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AP07 CUV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,824 mi
Last recorded141,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,824 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe also loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension arm front bush covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 128,577 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe also loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension arm front bush covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 127,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

dirty underneath

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,172 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,523 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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AP07 CUV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AP07 CUV, 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 AP07 CUV registered?

AP07 CUV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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