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BL56 TLV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,581 mi
Last recorded109,581 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyres outer edge worn

screenwashers poor supply-filter part blocked

Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sat nav mounting removed from windscreen and placed on passenger seat.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TLV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

BL56 TLV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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