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BT57 NAU

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 NAU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 113,447 miles

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

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Dec 2022 112,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 90,871 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Abs and Brake sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,042 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,909 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge but still tread showing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,180 miles

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

Hand Brake leaver travel high

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Washer not working

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,414 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 39,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S Wiper smears slightly.

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

Rear wiper smears.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,948 miles

emissions too clean to register

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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BT57 NAU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

BT57 NAU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is BT57 NAU safe to buy?

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