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GJ57 YFN

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,911 mi
Last recorded84,911 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 84,911 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,583 miles

Aftermarket headlamps fitted

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers misting and are bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,583 miles

Aftermarket headlamps fitted

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers misting and are bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,109 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,061 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,480 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,865 miles

wear to front brake pads

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,213 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,212 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,283 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 YFN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

GJ57 YFN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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