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GJ57 YCG

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,262 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,536 miles

Offside rear tyre has couple of cuts but not deep to cords

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,979 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 19,979 miles

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

BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ER300 RSC 205/55/R16(91V)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,178 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 YCG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ57 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

GJ57 YCG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 YCG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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