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BV57 YSR

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YSR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 87,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,207 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,527 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,181 miles

Nearside Front indicator condensation

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 41,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 rft (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,160 miles

engine missfire

Fail 7 Feb 2017 37,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine missfire

Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 22,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Feb 2012 15,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres both worn on both shoulders

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BV57 YSR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV57 YSR, 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 BV57 YSR registered?

BV57 YSR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is BV57 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 YSR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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