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BJ57 YFT

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,350 miles

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

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

front and rear brakediscs/pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,779 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,033 miles

Rea shockers light misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,019 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 17,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 YFT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

BJ57 YFT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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