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AF57 VWM

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VWM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,927 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front flexi section of exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,711 miles

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

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,796 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 10 Apr 2015 70,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,665 miles

front exhaust flexy noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,676 miles

Nail in osf tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,585 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)

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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AF57 VWM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

AF57 VWM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is AF57 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 VWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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