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GJ57 SVZ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 SVZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 118,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,726 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Injector chuffing.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,298 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,879 miles

Front Inner Pads low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,879 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Pads low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,234 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,945 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,034 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edge slightly wearing and valve slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre inner edge slightly wearing and valve slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,977 miles

offside front tyre worn unevenly on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,248 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 SVZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ57 SVZ, 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 GJ57 SVZ registered?

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

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