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C18 DFY

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,160 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,665 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 40,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,488 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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C18 DFY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C18 DFY, 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 C18 DFY registered?

C18 DFY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2007.

Is C18 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 DFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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