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DE57 LTO

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 LTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,429 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,578 miles

Nearside Rear gator slight leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,450 miles

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

front tyres perishing in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,981 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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DE57 LTO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LTO, 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 DE57 LTO registered?

DE57 LTO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is DE57 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 LTO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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