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BP07 HMU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 HMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,098 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 83,751 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,045 miles

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s and n/s front tyre outer edge,o/s front steering system has slight play,o/s and ns/ rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 112,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

enging lamp on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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BP07 HMU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP07 HMU, 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 BP07 HMU registered?

BP07 HMU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is BP07 HMU safe to buy?

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