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BK57 CTU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,130 mi
Last recorded116,130 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,986 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,202 miles

Front both brake hoses perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,959 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Split in the centre (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,129 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2013 43,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NSF tyre slight cracking in tread

NSr tyre cut on shoulder, not exceeding limit

OSF tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f jacking point missing

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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BK57 CTU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK57 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK57 CTU registered?

BK57 CTU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is BK57 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 CTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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