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DL07 BXB

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 BXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,996 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake effort on min requirement

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,545 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s ando/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,329 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm outer bolt insecure and rocking in hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,186 miles

amber handbrake warning lamp on dash

both front brake flexible hoses lightly perishing

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front shock absorber damp

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,538 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,891 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,877 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,238 miles

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,769 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 26,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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DL07 BXB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DL07 BXB, 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 DL07 BXB registered?

DL07 BXB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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