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GL57 FFY

2007 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,371 miles

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

covers fitted underneath

Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 127,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 124,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,738 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 119,692 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,211 miles

covers fitted

exhaust flexy pipe slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and worn inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm and worn inner edge

covers fitted

exhaust flexy pipe slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

engine covers & UNDER TRAYS

Fail 20 Sep 2014 87,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexy pipe brocken

Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexy pipe brocken

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,696 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 81,696 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,100 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,487 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inner and outer egdes

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GL57 FFY is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL57 FFY, 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 GL57 FFY registered?

GL57 FFY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is GL57 FFY safe to buy?

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