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DS57 KBY

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,456 miles

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,079 miles

All Braking & suspension components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,035 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,999 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,849 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,199 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 KBY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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