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EF56 DXV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,047 mi
Last recorded171,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 171,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 168,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 165,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,095 miles

front number plate cracked

rear differential leak

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,095 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear differential leak

Pass 12 Jun 2018 143,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,182 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,435 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 121,435 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 28 Oct 2015 115,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,158 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken (on car )

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,265 miles

steering malfunction light lit, this will be an mot failure in the near future

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,265 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

steering malfunction light lit, this will be an mot failure in the near future

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,052 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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EF56 DXV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EF56 DXV, 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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EF56 DXV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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