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BL56 AZA

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 AZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 122,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2015 118,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 111,653 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread

chips to windscreen

damage to front bumper

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 13 Oct 2012 106,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,721 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 62,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL56 AZA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL56 AZA, 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 BL56 AZA registered?

BL56 AZA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is BL56 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 AZA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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