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C3 MTW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MTW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,187 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 66,187 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,720 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,995 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 19 Mar 2015 33,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 28,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,776 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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C3 MTW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C3 MTW, 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 C3 MTW registered?

C3 MTW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is C3 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MTW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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