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DS57 TLK

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,383 mi
Last recorded150,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 147,819 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf + osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 145,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 142,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF + OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure

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

heat shield screws missing/corroded , overall secure enough

Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake working but need adjusting

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,136 miles

parking brake just passed o/s

play in both rear rose bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,673 miles

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

clicking noise from o/s/f suspension arm

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

clicking noise from o/s/f suspension arm

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,977 miles

n/s/f pad wire disconnected

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,151 miles

Emisions too clean to register

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,151 miles

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

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

Emisions too clean to register

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,912 miles

Front and Rear brake pads,low. Front brake discs, corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
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DS57 TLK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLK, 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 DS57 TLK registered?

DS57 TLK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is DS57 TLK safe to buy?

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