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BL57 HFW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms

Fail 3 Oct 2022 116,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,405 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 111,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low mounts broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 105,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r top arm -outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,044 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake pads worn low

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,104 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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BL57 HFW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL57 HFW, 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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BL57 HFW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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