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DL07 MXB

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,207 mi
Last recorded191,207 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 MXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 191,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 182,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 182,654 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 170,490 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 161,336 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 161,336 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 151,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,334 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,195 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 135,195 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,324 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,720 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,943 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,162 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 30,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 MXB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

DL07 MXB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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