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AJ57 VYP

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 163,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 163,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 154,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops worn

exhaust front flex worn

Fail 9 Jun 2020 154,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear bump stops worn

exhaust front flex worn

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,936 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and nsf,advise (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf and nsf shocks misting,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cracks and a cut,advise

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front inner rack end has play,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osr and nsr shock top mounts,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 16 Apr 2019 145,926 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and nsf,advise (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf and nsf shocks misting,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cracks and a cut,advise

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 hoses,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front inner rack end has play,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osr and nsr shock top mounts,advise (5.3.2 (c))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 11 May 2018 133,431 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf front arms,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm,advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 133,431 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf front arms,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm,advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 119,540 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,450 miles

Rear brke pads low

front brake pads low - discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 68,450 miles

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

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

Rear brke pads low

front brake pads low - discs worn

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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AJ57 VYP is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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