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BN07 BVS

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,206 mi
Last recorded163,206 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 BVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 163,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 163,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 158,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 149,724 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has kerb mark

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,383 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,438 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,322 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake senser wire broken

offside handbrake slow to react

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,095 miles

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,340 miles

traction control light on warnin g of fault in system

Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 22,495 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,495 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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BN07 BVS is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN07 BVS, 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 BN07 BVS registered?

BN07 BVS is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is BN07 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 BVS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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