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CN05 LEW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame brackets heavily corroded!!!!

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,989 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,159 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi worn!!!! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded!!! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 116,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi worn!!!! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded!!! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,996 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer and cracking replace approx 2-3000 m iles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,994 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 69,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slightly uneven wear to both front tyres

wear to outer edge on nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,276 miles

front tyres on 3mm + cracked

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm + cracked + wearing on inside

Pass 16 May 2014 44,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 25,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 21 May 2010 19,090 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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CN05 LEW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CN05 LEW, 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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CN05 LEW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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