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DV57 ZGU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 149,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 145,008 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake squeeze

brake pad light on

Pass 15 Aug 2018 144,776 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 14 Aug 2018 144,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction brake pad wear light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad light on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,996 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

parking brake eff slightly low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 132,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,284 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 126,923 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 113,160 miles

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

engine man light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,881 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DV57 ZGU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV57 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

DV57 ZGU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is DV57 ZGU safe to buy?

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