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AP57 LWF

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust pipe to centre pipe clamp deteriorated.

nsr no plate lamp dimly lit.

service light on.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust pipe to centre pipe clamp deteriorated.

nsr no plate lamp dimly lit.

service light on.

Pass 31 May 2013 61,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,096 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,095 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 LWF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

Is AP57 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 LWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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