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GF57 FTJ

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,865 mi
Last recorded201,865 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 201,865 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 201,865 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 59,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,353 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,628 miles

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

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

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 FTJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF57 FTJ, 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 GF57 FTJ registered?

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

Is GF57 FTJ safe to buy?

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