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DY57 XHV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,065 mi
Last recorded130,065 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,235 miles

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

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 118,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,179 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump making sound but not enough fluid reaching windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear pads getting low

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flexi on exhaust cracked and weak.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,960 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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DY57 XHV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XHV, 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 DY57 XHV registered?

DY57 XHV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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