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BT07 UTH

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 UTH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 101,598 miles

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,245 miles

Rear brake discs worn

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,245 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake discs worn

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,762 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre cut in tread. Not exceeding requirements

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

osr tyre cut in tread. Not exceeding requirements

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,428 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,590 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 UTH is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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