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AP07 OHT

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,490 mi
Last recorded169,490 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 OHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 169,442 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,040 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,437 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,039 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 124,035 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,214 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 89,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,611 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres inner and outer edges scrubbing

Fail 4 Mar 2017 78,611 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres inner and outer edges scrubbing

Pass 12 May 2016 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F track arm ball joint cover splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F track control arm ball joint cover splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,260 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 65,255 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,546 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 46,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,354 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,666 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,666 miles

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)

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 OHT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

AP07 OHT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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