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BT07 DSU

2007 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 DSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 124,412 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 120,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 117,771 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 116,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 108,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 102,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 96,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 87,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 72,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,796 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 61,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,151 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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BT07 DSU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT07 DSU, 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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BT07 DSU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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