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FA07 DNF

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,698 mi
Last recorded157,698 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 DNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,698 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake only just met performance. 17%

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 145,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake only just met performance. 17%

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 134,561 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,887 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 124,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,681 miles

fluctuating brake readings

traction control light on

Fail 8 Feb 2018 122,680 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected by flickering (1.1.A.3f)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet doesnt fasten closed (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluctuating brake readings

traction control light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,312 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,789 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,227 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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FA07 DNF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FA07 DNF, 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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FA07 DNF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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