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FG57 OUD

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,525 mi
Last recorded135,525 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 OUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,525 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,512 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 127,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 119,732 miles

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

under trays fitted impairing vision of some components

Fail 3 Apr 2020 119,631 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted impairing vision of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2019 111,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,592 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 94,592 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,297 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,180 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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FG57 OUD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG57 OUD, 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 FG57 OUD registered?

FG57 OUD is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2007.

Is FG57 OUD safe to buy?

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