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GJ57 YCR

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,676 mi
Last recorded125,676 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Re fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,807 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,423 miles

Engine cover + under tray fitted.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,122 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 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 59,122 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 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F + Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

N/S/F + O/S/R Tyres worn on edges.

O/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,588 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 YCR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

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