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BT56 VRM

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,616 mi
Last recorded87,616 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VRM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,616 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 87,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible Rocker Cover Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,056 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 38,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,458 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,550 miles

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BT56 VRM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRM, 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 BT56 VRM registered?

BT56 VRM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is BT56 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VRM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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