MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 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))
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)
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)
screen damaged out of a and b zone
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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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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BK57 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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