MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brke pads low
front brake pads low - discs worn
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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