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BL57 TYV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 TYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2015 78,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,366 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,994 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,569 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 20,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TYV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TYV, 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 BL57 TYV registered?

BL57 TYV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is BL57 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 TYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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