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FV57 ULD

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,653 mi
Last recorded153,653 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ULD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,412 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,851 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 121,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,715 miles

front discs corroded on inner

front exhaust flexi weak

front wipers smear

Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,715 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner

front exhaust flexi weak

front wipers smear

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,035 miles

front exhaust clamp cracked/splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,533 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,599 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)

wipers slight smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,025 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 ULD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FV57 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

FV57 ULD is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is FV57 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 ULD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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