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FE57 ODC

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 ODC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 143,779 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 143,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 140,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 140,570 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 138,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 138,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 134,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 128,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2021 128,174 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 123,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,054 miles

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,899 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen outside swept area on offside

slight cracks in propshaft rear rubber coupling

Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,136 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,977 miles

TPMS waring light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,154 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,116 miles

front disks corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 63,116 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front disks corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,621 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FE57 ODC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE57 ODC, 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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FE57 ODC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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