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FV57 RXM

2007 BMW 118

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 RXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,010 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside headlamp beam image faint

play in offside rear suspension top arm pin/bush

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,403 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken

nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,601 miles

cuts/splits to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall/shoulder

play in offside rear top suspension arm bush

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,131 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,815 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 RXM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FV57 RXM, 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 FV57 RXM registered?

FV57 RXM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is FV57 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 RXM 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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