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FY57 TWC

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 126,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,816 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,349 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,315 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,248 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 TWC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

FY57 TWC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is FY57 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 TWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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