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AJ57 HTA

2007 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,016 mi
Last recorded180,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 HTA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 180,016 miles

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undershields fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 166,781 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Broken And Wiring Has Been Touching Tyre

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 166,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp Not Fitted Correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Broken And Wiring Has Been Touching Tyre

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 156,543 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cannot Check Any Rear Seat Belts ()

Coolant leak Resevoir Bottle Cap Possibly Leaking ()

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 156,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cannot Check Any Rear Seat Belts ()

Coolant leak Resevoir Bottle Cap Possibly Leaking ()

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 142,344 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 142,244 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,325 miles

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

amber brake warning light on dash

both front tyre inner edges wearing

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside rear brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

Fail 20 Jul 2015 125,320 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

amber brake warning light on dash

both front tyre inner edges wearing

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside rear brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,106 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 99,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2014 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,461 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 1 Jun 2012 74,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,830 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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AJ57 HTA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ57 HTA, 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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AJ57 HTA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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