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DS07 ETK

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 ETK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,607 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,426 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi joint split (part of dpf) (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to middle section joint clamp snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint separate to arm (press in type) (2.4.G.2)

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,736 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DS07 ETK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS07 ETK, 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 DS07 ETK registered?

DS07 ETK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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