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BK57 GYN

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 152,142 miles

nsf damper weeping

nsf tyre getting low on tread

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 6 Jan 2026 152,142 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

nsf damper weeping

nsf tyre getting low on tread

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2025 144,442 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, part of cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 91,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 72,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,474 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,474 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,812 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 GYN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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