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AB53 SJB

2007 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 SJB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,820 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF / OSF perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame and mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,899 miles

front brake hoses cracking

nsf damper weeping

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,437 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 29,437 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 11,948 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,430 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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AB53 SJB is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AB53 SJB, 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 AB53 SJB registered?

AB53 SJB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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