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BJ57 KKS

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KKS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 139,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking

Fail 13 Mar 2024 139,249 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,724 miles

Front Both Bonnet struts weak.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of front arm bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamps inoperative,

Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Both Bonnet struts weak.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamps inoperative,

Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,154 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 127,647 miles

Bonett struts weak,

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Through central pivot, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres surface cracks tread area 225/45/17

o/s front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box support bracket mountin cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2018 115,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box support bracket mountin cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,959 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,357 miles

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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BJ57 KKS is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ57 KKS, 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 BJ57 KKS registered?

BJ57 KKS is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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