MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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)
rear brake pads getting low.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
trigger point not met
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.
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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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