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CV57 RUO

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,753 mi
Last recorded140,753 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 RUO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 140,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under trays not allowing fill inspection

Pass 27 May 2025 134,956 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 128,889 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 123,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 120,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 118,217 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,804 miles

Both rear ABS rings corroded and contacting sensors

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 108,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 102,357 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,805 miles

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

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

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 RUO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV57 RUO registered?

CV57 RUO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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