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AP57 LVC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 150,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 150,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,480 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

reversing light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2023 101,115 miles

Road wheel fixing missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

reversing light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 89,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 89,105 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,299 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all lights working but bulb warning on dash

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust slightly loose at front flex joint

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,950 miles

Sill covers fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring light on, advise checking tyre pressure

Underside covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 59,950 miles

Sill covers fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring light on, advise checking tyre pressure

Underside covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts, no water and the feed pipes were disconnected underbonnet (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,610 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,037 miles

rear pads wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,260 miles

Windscreen washer water pressure low.

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AP57 LVC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVC, 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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AP57 LVC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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