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FL57 LYR

2007 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,857 mi
Last recorded113,857 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 LYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,857 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2026 113,857 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,615 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,057 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 LYR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

FL57 LYR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is FL57 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 LYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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