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BX07 FGJ

2007 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,787 mi
Last recorded257,787 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 257,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 251,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure (above diff)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 251,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both flexis (ones that join to front to rear brake pipes) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure (above diff)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 249,669 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor not plugged in to caliper.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 243,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s front brake backing plate insecure/damaged

petrol cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 216,323 miles

Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2017 216,323 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 190,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,237 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,057 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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BX07 FGJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX07 FGJ, 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 BX07 FGJ registered?

BX07 FGJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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