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GK57 RXF

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,366 mi
Last recorded192,366 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 RXF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 192,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 192,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 171,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 134,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,263 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 118,263 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,120 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,120 miles

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

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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GK57 RXF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK57 RXF, 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 GK57 RXF registered?

GK57 RXF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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