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AK07 YFV

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,496 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,344 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible joint damaged

Pass 16 May 2018 65,636 miles

Front light perishing on front flexible brake hoses

Fail 16 May 2018 65,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front light perishing on front flexible brake hoses

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails in nsf tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2017 60,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 56,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,263 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 44,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,161 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm to 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,758 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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AK07 YFV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK07 YFV, 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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AK07 YFV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is AK07 YFV safe to buy?

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