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GL56 TOH

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,281 mi
Last recorded168,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TOH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 168,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 168,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,041 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 159,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 149,577 miles

Offside parking brake requires service or adjustment

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 130,789 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired rear diff brackets broken (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 98,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,577 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

belly pan fitted

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 TOH is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL56 TOH, 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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GL56 TOH is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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