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FL57 ZYK

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,832 mi
Last recorded114,832 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,832 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,634 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,613 miles

Nearside front flexy hose perished

Offside front flexy hose perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front flexy broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front flexy hose perished

Offside front flexy hose perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,636 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,658 miles

emission level to low to get a a reading

Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emission level to low to get a a reading

front brake discs are worn

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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYK, 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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What year was FL57 ZYK registered?

FL57 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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