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AJ57 LKM

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,449 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 114,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on edges. ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,117 miles

Child seat in rear not fixed, both rear seat backs not locked in upright position

Exhaust system has considerable free movement at front flexy joint

N/S rear tyre has a screw in tread

O/S rear top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Rear wash not working

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child seat in rear not fixed, both rear seat backs not locked in upright position

Exhaust system has considerable free movement at front flexy joint

N/S rear tyre has a screw in tread

O/S rear top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Rear wash not working

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,446 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and both show slight cracking

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,139 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakediscs inner faces begining to show signs of wear(recommend replacement at brake pad renewal)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,141 miles

all brake discs show variuos degrees of tarnishing to braking surfaces

both rear tyre worn to approximately 3mm tread remaining and both have several minor deep cuts in tread area

considerable imbalance of park brake, advise inspection and adjust

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 LKM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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