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AG07 MWJ

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,508 mi
Last recorded185,508 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG07 MWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 185,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 175,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid on pipe to hose join, possibly residue from recent work.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 169,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bothside front outer cv boots gaiter badly cracking should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 169,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bothside front outer cv boots gaiter badly cracking should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil should replace. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly cracked should replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,023 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,794 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 118,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has non run flat fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 110,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has non run flat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 101,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,524 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2016 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 81,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 74,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,048 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 28 Sep 2012 53,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,020 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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AG07 MWJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AG07 MWJ, 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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AG07 MWJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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