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DN57 MRO

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,974 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,111 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,056 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,706 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,384 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,580 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,580 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bad inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 24,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,715 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 MRO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN57 MRO registered?

DN57 MRO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is DN57 MRO safe to buy?

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