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FL57 AOC

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,341 mi
Last recorded181,341 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 181,341 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 178,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 175,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracking on tread

tpms light on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,465 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 168,523 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 166,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 153,960 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 125,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 119,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 103,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 103,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AOC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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