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AP57 JYB

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,076 mi
Last recorded84,076 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,536 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexi broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,363 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi,appears to be broken internally,but although exhaust moves,its still secure (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi,appears to be broken internally,but although exhaust moves,its still secure (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,754 miles

front exhaust flexi worn/loose

n/s no plate lamp dim

Fail 23 Oct 2014 43,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front exhaust flexi worn/loose

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,593 miles

n/s/f headlight water ingress (condensation in lamp)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f headlight has water ingress

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,769 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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AP57 JYB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP57 JYB, 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 AP57 JYB registered?

AP57 JYB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AP57 JYB safe to buy?

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