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DU56 CEK

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,093 mi
Last recorded161,093 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CEK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 161,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 153,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 129,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,780 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 116,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,543 miles

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

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

underbody fitted with covers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine bottom cover damaged

sign of oil leak/spill-investigate

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,140 miles

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

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

engine bottom cover damaged

sign of oil leak/spill-investigate

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,756 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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DU56 CEK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU56 CEK, 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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DU56 CEK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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