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FD57 FZF

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 59,066 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,557 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,256 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 54,964 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 54,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,840 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

centre/rear metal cross support bracket badly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

centre/rear metal cross support bracket badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,902 miles

Front exhaust flexi shield deteriorated

Nearside Front and offside front flexi brake hose pipes deteriorating /cracking

Rear suspension components rusted

Rear wiper worn /split

centre /rear metal support cross bracket badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,654 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,512 miles

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

Under tray and engine covers obscuring some items

Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Tapped light and it came on (1.1.A.3b)

Under tray and engine covers obscuring some items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,406 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,874 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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FD57 FZF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD57 FZF, 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 FD57 FZF registered?

FD57 FZF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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