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AK57 LXA

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both registration plate lights very dim

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,978 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both registration plate lamps dim

Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,978 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both registration plate lamps dim

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,455 miles

Both front tyres cracking all over

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Handbrake travel high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Very slight Leak on exhaust, mid-rear joint

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer/wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre very worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,883 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,418 miles

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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AK57 LXA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK57 LXA, 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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AK57 LXA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AK57 LXA safe to buy?

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