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CP07 VLL

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 VLL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 143,810 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake sensor wire disconnected

Fail 15 Jun 2022 143,793 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake sensor wire disconnected

Front catalic braket loose

Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 135,992 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding manufacturer's specified limit of 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

cracking around nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

cracking around nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,882 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 106,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,682 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,678 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,759 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 44,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,309 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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CP07 VLL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CP07 VLL, 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 CP07 VLL registered?

CP07 VLL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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