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GJ57 OBW

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,761 mi
Last recorded87,761 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak front flexipipe and exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 85,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 80,335 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner b rake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner b rake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 77,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 74,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 70,343 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 70,343 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel rim loose removed over cover loose slipping when turning (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 66,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 57,353 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2017 52,781 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wires are damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,003 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,663 miles

Offside headlamp aim beam pattern poor.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside headlamp aim beam pattern poor.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,360 miles

advise front discs corodded pads still ok

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ57 OBW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GJ57 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

GJ57 OBW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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