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DN57 HNV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 HNV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF Worn on edge / Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 99,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF Worn on edge / Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 94,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 93,945 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 93,921 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,413 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,713 miles

offside rear tyre has worn to the minimum limit and is bald on the inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre has worn to the minimum limit

offside rear tyre has worn to @ 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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

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

front number plate is cracked

rear brake pads are @ 70% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,697 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,879 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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DN57 HNV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN57 HNV, 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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DN57 HNV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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