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DG57 OSM

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 168,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,314 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 135,973 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,113 miles

child seat fitted

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Fail 29 Nov 2015 125,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi joint broken being held by webbing (7.1.1)

child seat fitted

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 125,091 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy insecure, cat section. (7.1.1)

Offside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,416 miles

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

exhaust flexi by dpf deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,872 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tyre worn on inner and outter

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,269 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 41,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,226 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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DG57 OSM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG57 OSM, 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 DG57 OSM registered?

DG57 OSM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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