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FG57 AFO

2007 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,061 mi
Last recorded58,061 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 AFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,061 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe cracked front pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pads

Offside Rear Fuel cap o ring cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both rear number plate bulbs (LED) Very poor light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,980 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,402 miles

Nearside Rear resistance felt when wheel turned by hand

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,223 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 15,174 miles

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FG57 AFO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG57 AFO, 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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FG57 AFO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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