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AK57 SPV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,654 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,572 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,886 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SPV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SPV, 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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What year was AK57 SPV registered?

AK57 SPV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is AK57 SPV safe to buy?

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