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BT56 SLV

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,771 mi
Last recorded171,771 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 171,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 167,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 164,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 164,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 164,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 155,421 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash indicating fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 30 Jan 2015 155,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning lamp on dash indicating fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2014 139,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 126,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 126,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,042 miles

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 108,042 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,892 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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BT56 SLV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT56 SLV, 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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What year was BT56 SLV registered?

BT56 SLV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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