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FV57 NAO

2007 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 NAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 142,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 139,554 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 132,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 130,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 123,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front tyre treads parting from rubber

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,684 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,641 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 119,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions detected

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges and close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissons detected

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2013 105,626 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissons detected

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,176 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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FV57 NAO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV57 NAO, 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 FV57 NAO registered?

FV57 NAO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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