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GL56 TNZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,852 mi
Last recorded159,852 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TNZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,852 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 151,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 151,034 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 149,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 147,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 143,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 131,099 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 131,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 105,631 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,237 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GL56 TNZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL56 TNZ, 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 GL56 TNZ registered?

GL56 TNZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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