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AF57 ORS

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ORS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 152,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 129,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 124,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 119,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,876 miles

Front Undercover tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,956 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted restricting the view of some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & heavily worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,455 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Exhaust flex broken.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,770 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 30 Aug 2012 54,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,276 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,809 miles

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

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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AF57 ORS is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF57 ORS, 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 AF57 ORS registered?

AF57 ORS is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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