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BL56 EXT

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,009 mi
Last recorded126,009 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 EXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard but pad okay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard but pad okay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,749 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2021 113,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,376 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire loose.

tyre pressure warning on.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,927 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 92,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,758 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,750 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,163 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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BL56 EXT 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 81.3%.

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 EXT, 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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BL56 EXT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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