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DY57 EVL

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,466 mi
Last recorded137,466 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 EVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 137,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 137,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT BOTTEM ARM BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,251 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyres worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY57 EVL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY57 EVL, 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 DY57 EVL registered?

DY57 EVL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is DY57 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 EVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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