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AM07 HFW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM07 HFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,813 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 57,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 50,497 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 44,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 32,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 26,359 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 26,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump has failed (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 20,361 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 13,168 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,456 miles

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 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 12,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges.rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres now wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,403 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 9,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 8,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,191 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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AM07 HFW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AM07 HFW, 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 AM07 HFW registered?

AM07 HFW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is AM07 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM07 HFW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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