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GJ57 MRU

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 MRU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,970 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash

Fail 9 Oct 2014 77,970 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front brake pad warning wire detached

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 60,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,241 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,245 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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GJ57 MRU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ57 MRU, 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 GJ57 MRU registered?

GJ57 MRU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is GJ57 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 MRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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