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BT57 WTX

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,122 mi
Last recorded147,122 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 147,122 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 141,019 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear both hand brake needs adjustment

under/upper tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2018 141,019 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear both hand brake needs adjustment

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,510 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Sep 2017 134,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,752 miles

Rear O/S/R brake pads half the thickness of N/S/R.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear O/S/R brake pads half the thickness of N/S/R.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,627 miles

Slight brake bind on O/S/R

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,036 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,302 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)

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,569 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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BT57 WTX is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BT57 WTX, 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 BT57 WTX registered?

BT57 WTX is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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