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FE57 GKA

2007 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,167 mi
Last recorded182,167 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 182,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 173,059 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 165,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 158,658 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear inner hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under shields and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 152,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear inner hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under shields and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 14 Jun 2021 152,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe braket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear inner hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under shields and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 29 May 2020 148,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 148,449 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust flexi- pipe slightly damaged

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

Fail 28 May 2019 148,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust flexi- pipe slightly damaged

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 146,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 140,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 132,497 miles

Front pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,923 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,093 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 95,993 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,599 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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FE57 GKA is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE57 GKA, 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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FE57 GKA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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