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BK57 CVN

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,402 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 89,402 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,739 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,969 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside rear driveshaft outer gaitor dampness. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,522 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 72,366 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper could be better

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,588 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,249 miles

brake pad wear warning lamp and traction control warning lamps are illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,502 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

run flat tyre warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyres startiing to get low on tread

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,343 miles

all tyres startiing to get low on tread

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear wiper not clearing screen

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 CVN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK57 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

BK57 CVN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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The MOT history for BK57 CVN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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