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DY57 EXP

2007 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 EXP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 139,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 134,326 miles

Front tyres have outer side wall damage

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 134,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Front tyres have outer side wall damage

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,757 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 129,691 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 125,298 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust joint loose but still secure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 112,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,153 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 104,152 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pad sensor wire fouling anti roll bar link

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

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

rear prop shaft donut split

Fail 29 Dec 2018 104,152 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front brake pad sensor wire fouling anti roll bar link

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

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

rear prop shaft donut split

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,367 miles

ENGINE UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,032 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,586 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2011 39,243 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 11,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 11,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DY57 EXP is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY57 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

DY57 EXP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DY57 EXP safe to buy?

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