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BU07 ZPJ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,598 mi
Last recorded156,598 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,598 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 2 May 2018 150,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 149,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,668 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front x 2 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,772 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,863 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 87,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,172 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,983 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU07 ZPJ registered?

BU07 ZPJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is BU07 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 ZPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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