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AJ57 YKA

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,850 mi
Last recorded193,850 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 193,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 193,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 180,489 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft flexi coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 171,267 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

NSR and OSR bracket connected between subframe and chassis heavily corroded but has no effect on strength of components or stability of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covers fitted. cant fully inspect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 161,102 miles

Central Front handbrake level high travel

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop-shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,933 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 140,933 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reduced effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 129,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on outer tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack End ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,214 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 126,214 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,516 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 118,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit recommend replacement.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,574 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,731 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,971 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 2.5mm Both front tyre tread depths are 5mm.

Bulb failure warning is showing on the dash, all lights are working.

There is a very small cut in the tread of the N/S/F tyre, not showing cord.

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 YKA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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