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AA57 MAZ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,444 mi
Last recorded173,444 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 173,444 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 173,444 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 163,406 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2024 163,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,140 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2018 123,140 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,863 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,863 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,908 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,301 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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AA57 MAZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AA57 MAZ, 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 AA57 MAZ registered?

AA57 MAZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is AA57 MAZ safe to buy?

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