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FD57 ZHL

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,317 mi
Last recorded119,317 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 119,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 119,317 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH LIPPED HEAVILY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH LIPPED HEAVILY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 92,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,025 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,404 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 29 Jul 2013 26,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,526 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 ZHL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZHL, 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 FD57 ZHL registered?

FD57 ZHL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is FD57 ZHL safe to buy?

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