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BO57 AVA

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO57 AVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 63,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,065 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,562 miles

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear washer not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,292 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 9,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,332 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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BO57 AVA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BO57 AVA, 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 BO57 AVA registered?

BO57 AVA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2007.

Is BO57 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO57 AVA shows 18 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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