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CK07 VNU

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 VNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components slightly corroded alongside rear axle

Fail 31 Jul 2019 147,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front and offside front and both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components slightly corroded alongside rear axle

Pass 15 Jun 2018 132,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outside edges of tread

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,587 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 64,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 27,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,487 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CK07 VNU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver 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 CK07 VNU, 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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CK07 VNU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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