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FH57 SKO

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,568 mi
Last recorded155,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 SKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 155,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 152,822 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 151,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust leak from middle box

Pass 24 Apr 2021 137,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 137,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 133,408 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 133,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,259 miles

slight play front tca bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,735 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 92,086 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 76,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,128 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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FH57 SKO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH57 SKO, 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 FH57 SKO registered?

FH57 SKO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is FH57 SKO safe to buy?

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