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BJ57 KMA

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,424 mi
Last recorded56,424 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,424 miles

Rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2026 56,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 47,761 miles

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

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to show wear

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to fade

non run flat tyres fitted on rear end

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge & various cuts noted on tread edge 205/55/16v runflat

rear subframe corroded

slight wear noted on front discs

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,519 miles

Rear diff very noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear diff very noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,722 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,711 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 23,160 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,913 miles

Near side reverse light bulb blown.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 19,913 miles

Near side reverse light bulb blown.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,513 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 15,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BJ57 KMA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ57 KMA, 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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BJ57 KMA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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