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FY57 HSJ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,976 mi
Last recorded149,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,976 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 149,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning light on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 145,685 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,445 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,889 miles

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

n/s/f tyre..o/s/r tyre..worn on edges also some tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,319 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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FY57 HSJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FY57 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

FY57 HSJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FY57 HSJ safe to buy?

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