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FH57 XGA

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 78,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,877 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,894 miles

both front, front lower arm inner bushes have slight play

offside front tyre is worn unevenly

Fail 10 Dec 2013 42,894 miles

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

both front, front lower arm inner bushes have slight play

offside front tyre is worn unevenly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,771 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,748 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,901 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,488 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 XGA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH57 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

FH57 XGA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is FH57 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 XGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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