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FL57 RVC

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,686 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,681 miles

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

front and rear pads @ 5000 miles

offside rear tyre @ 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,364 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 20,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,330 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 RVC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

FL57 RVC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is FL57 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 RVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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