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FL57 XDW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XDW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,885 miles

Front inner brake pads look low - further investigation required

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,137 miles

both rear tyres 2m

play to exhaust system from flex pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel in handbrake lever

wipers smearing on screen

Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,303 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XDW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

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

Is FL57 XDW safe to buy?

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