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DV57 FJA

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 146,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 146,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,214 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 145,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 143,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,432 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,474 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,770 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,845 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,916 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,847 miles

Nearside rear brake disc surface deteriorating

Offside rear brake disc surface deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2011 43,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc surface deteriorating

Offside rear brake disc surface deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,737 miles

Nearside 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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DV57 FJA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DV57 FJA, 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 DV57 FJA registered?

DV57 FJA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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