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DA57 VNV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VNV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,639 miles

screen cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2019 119,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal 2 metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no oil 2ltr added

screen cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,314 miles

n/s mirror

screen cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut and movement (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut leaking (2.7.3)

n/s mirror

n/s/f tyre outer edge and has a nail init

oil below min

screen cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,025 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)

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

front tyres non runflat type

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,144 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,818 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,372 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,372 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DA57 VNV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA57 VNV, 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 DA57 VNV registered?

DA57 VNV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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