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FY57 OZF

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 125,390 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,196 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,851 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 106,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 106,464 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 99,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,953 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,838 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,544 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean to register on emissions test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,254 miles

emissions too clean to register on emissions test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OZF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY57 OZF, 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 FY57 OZF registered?

FY57 OZF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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