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BT57 FTC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,282 mi
Last recorded161,282 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FTC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 161,282 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 155,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 155,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 154,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 153,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 152,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 150,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 150,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 146,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 142,909 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 142,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,985 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,475 miles

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

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

propshaft rear rubber joint cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 118,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

propshaft rear rubber joint cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,781 miles

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 98,780 miles

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,946 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,286 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,044 miles

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

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

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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BT57 FTC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT57 FTC, 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 BT57 FTC registered?

BT57 FTC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is BT57 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 FTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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