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BU07 ZPB

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,857 mi
Last recorded164,857 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes plastic coated and swollen inside covering but unable to see to what extent ,advise renewing

corrosion and movement in offside rear shock absorber

crack in screen

tpms light on

Fail 8 Dec 2021 164,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes plastic coated and swollen inside covering but unable to see to what extent ,advise renewing

corrosion and movement in offside rear shock absorber

crack in screen

tpms light on

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 138,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 123,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 123,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,599 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front discs slight lip

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside front slight brake bind

nearside front tyre outer edge worn + getting close to limit. 205/55/16RF

offside front tyre both edges slightly worn + dot code 12

Pass 11 Jun 2016 110,326 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

exhaust system hanging low/poorly fitted

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge and abnormally worn

offside front tyre abnormally worn

Fail 11 Jun 2016 110,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs worn and lipped

exhaust system hanging low/poorly fitted

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge and abnormally worn

offside front tyre abnormally worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 76,843 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f brake pad sensors disconnected.

o/s/r bumper and wing damaged.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 73,047 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r wing and bumper damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

advise brake pad warning light on

advise esp light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,800 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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BU07 ZPB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU07 ZPB, 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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BU07 ZPB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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