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BK57 GKZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,162 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe suspension inner sills etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

customer advises me intermittent abs fault ok on test

slight play drop links

Fail 14 Dec 2022 126,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test as washers dont work (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all suspension bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking, no cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle/all suspension/rear inner sills/rear axle support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,856 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on orange pads and sensors fine (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 118,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,646 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 110,646 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,616 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 89,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 64,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,130 miles

screen damaged out of a and b zone

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,595 miles

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 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GKZ, 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 BK57 GKZ registered?

BK57 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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