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DL07 LSE

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,485 mi
Last recorded137,485 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 LSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 137,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running rough

low tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 13 Nov 2024 137,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running rough

low tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low tread

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2023 133,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low tread

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishedf/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Fail 12 Oct 2022 129,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides, at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & rear cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine cover & under cover fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2021 124,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & nearside front wiring not in bracket properly ( bracket bent) (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & rear cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine cover & under cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2020 121,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated as slight mist ov oil (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushy (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,195 miles

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

catalytic converter brackets broken insicure

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,870 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,848 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LSE is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSE, 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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DL07 LSE is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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