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FG57 TLV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 TLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs worn

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play in all 4 front lower arms

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,348 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,865 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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FG57 TLV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG57 TLV, 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 FG57 TLV registered?

FG57 TLV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is FG57 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 TLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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