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BK07 VEL

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,765 mi
Last recorded142,765 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 VEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 132,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Secure but 1 bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,429 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake warning light malfunctioning or defective, pad depth 10mm

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Secure but 1 bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,064 miles

front exhaust flexy collapsed but not leaking gases

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe poor condition but not leaking exhaust gases

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,537 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorating on tread

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating on tread

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,242 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,506 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,026 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 16,008 miles

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

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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BK07 VEL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK07 VEL, 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 BK07 VEL registered?

BK07 VEL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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