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BT07 UPP

2007 BMW 118

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 UPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,623 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 111,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,536 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,758 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,986 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,630 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,281 miles

All four tyres starting wear on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,544 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 35,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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BT07 UPP is a 2007 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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