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28GJ49

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration28GJ49
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,929 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp convertor stickers fitted

nearside and offside front discs has slight lip

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,929 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp convertor stickers fitted

nearside and offside front discs has slight lip

undertrays and engine covers 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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28GJ49 is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 28GJ49, 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 28GJ49 registered?

28GJ49 is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is 28GJ49 safe to buy?

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