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DS57 RZU

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s park brake readings low but met requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,277 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,277 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 63,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi broken but system is still supported

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi broken but system is still supported

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,656 miles

emissions too clean to test

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,702 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DS57 RZU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

DS57 RZU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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