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BK57 GZC

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 117,780 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,548 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet stays worn

Pass 1 Oct 2022 104,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,648 miles

flexi exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,582 miles

Front flexi of exhaust broken no leaks from exhaust

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 runflat 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,634 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads are worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,465 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 GZC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

BK57 GZC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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