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GJ57 OCF

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OCF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,612 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,308 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,206 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 113,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,832 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,714 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,038 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,660 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,568 miles

Impact damage to offside front inner wing suspension turret

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,340 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 OCF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OCF, 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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GJ57 OCF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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