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AD07 SYY

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 SYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,654 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,384 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2022 102,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,837 miles

Front pad sensor warning pads ok

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 96,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,507 miles

both front shocks weeping

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shocks weeping

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,825 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outter edge

front exhaust flexy part of cat broken

Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front exhaust flexi joint broken

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

amber brake warning light on

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 4 Jun 2010 22,334 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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AD07 SYY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AD07 SYY, 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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AD07 SYY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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