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FX57 KYS

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 KYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,851 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,231 miles

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

front flexi exhaust detreriorated

o s r tyre close to limit [2mm]

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,139 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 28,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FX57 KYS is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX57 KYS, 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 FX57 KYS registered?

FX57 KYS is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is FX57 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX57 KYS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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