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CV57 FVU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,950 mi
Last recorded64,950 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,529 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,529 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,313 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 56,313 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,017 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / turbo area! (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,316 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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CV57 FVU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV57 FVU, 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 CV57 FVU registered?

CV57 FVU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is CV57 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 FVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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