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FH56 OTR

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,471 mi
Last recorded187,471 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 OTR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 187,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 178,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 172,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 169,621 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 161,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 152,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 144,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,470 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,859 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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FH56 OTR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FH56 OTR, 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 FH56 OTR registered?

FH56 OTR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is FH56 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 OTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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