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DN56 ZHF

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 ZHF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,123 miles

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

under shields + engine covers fitted time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,121 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

under shields + engine covers fitted time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,795 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 80,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,905 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,896 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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DN56 ZHF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN56 ZHF, 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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DN56 ZHF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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