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GL57 NPX

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 NPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 113,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

noise fan belt area

noise when park brake applied

Fail 19 Apr 2023 113,918 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring on caliper not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

noise from fan belt area

noise when park brake applied

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,925 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,801 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,208 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,646 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,453 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,153 miles

all brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,153 miles

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

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

all brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,487 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 46,517 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,495 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,369 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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GL57 NPX 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 76.5%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

GL57 NPX is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2007.

Is GL57 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 NPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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