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BV07 BPU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 158,776 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,743 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 149,743 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure pad sensor (3.6.I.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,132 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

clutch noisy

o/s/r pad sensor insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2016 137,132 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

clutch noisy

o/s/r pad sensor insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,132 miles

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

clutch assembly noisy

rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

clutch assembly noisy

rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,648 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,787 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV07 BPU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV07 BPU, 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 BV07 BPU registered?

BV07 BPU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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