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AP07 CVC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,032 mi
Last recorded164,032 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 164,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 143,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper split and smears (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 129,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 116,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,802 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,035 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,488 miles

O/s/r jacking rubber pad missing

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,473 miles

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

O/s/r jacking rubber pad missing

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

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,832 miles

Underbody covered in plastic panels making detailed inspection impossible.

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 CVC 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 78.9%.

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 AP07 CVC, 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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AP07 CVC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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