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DE57 LSO

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,166 mi
Last recorded189,166 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 LSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 189,166 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 110,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,795 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber sligthly corroded

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

Rear suspension subframe slighty corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 94,795 miles

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside front shock absorber sligthly corroded

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

Rear suspension subframe slighty corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 68,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 43,124 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 43,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Oct 2012 34,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,289 miles

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

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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DE57 LSO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE57 LSO, 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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DE57 LSO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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