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FL57 AKF

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 AKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine magement lamp on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,485 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear inner (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear inner brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 69,109 miles

Front brake hoses are perished

no emissions printout, engine clean test passed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,569 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,665 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Headlamp beam images deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust front flexi pipe very weak

no emissions print our due to low emissions

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,772 miles

Front exhaust flex in poor condition

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,438 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,750 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Fail 30 Jan 2014 52,750 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

no emissions print out due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low 2.5mm

o/s/f getting low outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,472 miles

no emissions print out produced due to low emissions

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,424 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,443 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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FL57 AKF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL57 AKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL57 AKF registered?

FL57 AKF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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