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BK57 GPV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,171 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 96,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,701 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 93,673 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,119 miles

exhaust minor blow front

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake imbalance high

exhaust minor blow front

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,402 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,237 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,729 miles

nearside rear worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,546 miles

DSC light on.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,970 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Mil light on.

Nearside Front 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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BK57 GPV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

BK57 GPV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is BK57 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 GPV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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