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FY57 FKM

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 149,374 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 145,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 141,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 141,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 138,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,059 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Dec 2016 116,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

movement in the dpf flexi

rear most heat shield adrift

slight cracks in the front exhaust clamp

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,512 miles

advise both front flexi brake pipes cracking and perishing

advise rear brake pad worn to 2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy pipe brakeing up

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,786 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,634 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,229 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,229 miles

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

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

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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FY57 FKM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY57 FKM, 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 FY57 FKM registered?

FY57 FKM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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