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GF57 PHZ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 103,024 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,985 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,746 miles

Advise damage to nearside of vehicle

Advise handbrake lever travel high

Advise nearside door mirror glass missing

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,060 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,736 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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GF57 PHZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GF57 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

GF57 PHZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is GF57 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 PHZ shows 7 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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