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FX57 NRF

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,492 mi
Last recorded160,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NRF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 147,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside revers light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted

tyre warning lamp on

Fail 26 Jul 2018 135,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside revers light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,018 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *3mm* (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *3mm* (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *3mm* (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **2mm** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,581 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 88,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,043 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine runs too clean to test emissions

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,957 miles

service lamp on

Pass 4 May 2010 32,336 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FX57 NRF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

FX57 NRF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is FX57 NRF safe to buy?

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