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CV57 OUE

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,700 mi
Last recorded143,700 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 121,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 110,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,994 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visable (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,289 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,614 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,718 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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CV57 OUE is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV57 OUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV57 OUE registered?

CV57 OUE is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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