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AP07 YLJ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 116,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 101,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,973 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,921 miles

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

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edge

not full inspection of fuel/bralke systems as cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,571 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

not full inspection of fuel/bralke systems as cover fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,265 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 YLJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP07 YLJ registered?

AP07 YLJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AP07 YLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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