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DS57 BFX

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 118,362 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,018 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)

covers and trims covering body and components under bonnet

undertrays covering body and components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,575 miles

both rear tyres worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2014 86,553 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

all brake pads appear worn/low

some play in offside front tie rod inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,330 miles

both front wings damaged

nearside front bumper damaged

smoke to low to measure

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn and bold on edges

both front wings damaged

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front bumper damaged

smoke to low to measure

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,793 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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DS57 BFX is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS57 BFX, 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 DS57 BFX registered?

DS57 BFX is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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