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BK57 XFZ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,886 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,732 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,124 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Knock from rear, possible driveshaft joint

Offside front tyre is not a run flat like the other 3

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,789 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake requires service and adjustment (3.1.6b)

Zero emission too clean

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,942 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 28,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,347 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,976 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 XFZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

BK57 XFZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BK57 XFZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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