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DE57 VLG

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,800 miles

Engine Covers And Under -Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Componets

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 141,739 miles

Engine Covers And Under Body-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

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

Rear Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing But Not Showing Any Braids

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,791 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 137,791 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

off side front obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,399 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

nearside rear vehicle sub frame structure strengthening plate slightly corroded

offside front obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated not affecting the view to the rear

Fail 19 Oct 2018 132,385 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover / under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,372 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 118,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,159 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 98,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,032 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,032 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,079 miles

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

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

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 VLG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE57 VLG, 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 DE57 VLG registered?

DE57 VLG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is DE57 VLG safe to buy?

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