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AP57 LWA

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,468 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lens

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Oct 2023 105,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lens

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,738 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,643 miles

Exhaust front flexible section heavily worn slight blow

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexible joint heavily worn and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,132 miles

Corrosion on exhaust front flexible section.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,717 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust front flexi sleeved joint

Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,717 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Light corrosion on exhaust front flexi sleeved joint

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,990 miles

Exhaust flexi joint broken but not blowing

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2014 49,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,693 miles

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 11 Oct 2012 28,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,114 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 LWA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AP57 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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