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BT07 UPV

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,826 mi
Last recorded132,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 UPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 132,826 miles

All vehicle lights flickering

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 132,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All vehicle lights flickering

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,814 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,421 miles

BOTH front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,566 miles

under trays fitted

BOTH front brake hoses starting to perish

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,033 miles

Both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

Child seat fitted to OS rear seat

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,037 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,755 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 UPV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UPV, 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 BT07 UPV registered?

BT07 UPV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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