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DF57 UCB

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UCB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,515 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 127,377 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 122,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,729 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,718 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 107,719 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 102,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 24 May 2016 98,358 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 98,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 68,279 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 68,276 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,220 miles

f+r pads to 5mm ok yet

rear brake pipes on sud frame corroding under coating

Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

f+r pads to 5mm ok yet

rear brake pipes on sud frame corroding under coating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DF57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF57 UCB, 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 DF57 UCB registered?

DF57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is DF57 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 UCB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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