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GF57 FSV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,051 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 113,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,942 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 101,942 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,253 miles

o/s/f wheel and tyre has curb damage

tyre size front to rear?

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,053 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,085 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre low on edges

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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GF57 FSV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF57 FSV, 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 GF57 FSV registered?

GF57 FSV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is GF57 FSV safe to buy?

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