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CU07 VNM

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,239 mi
Last recorded143,239 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VNM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 132,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside headlamp very slightly loose

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

offside front headlamp unit is insecure/shows movement

Fail 2 Aug 2023 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp is illuminated.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

offside front headlamp unit is insecure/shows movement

service brake pedal shows extensive travel and feels extensively "spongy"

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,082 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake has very little effort at wheel

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated several splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

headlamp leveling warning light on but operating correctly

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,799 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 4 Sep 2021 86,799 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 75,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in an un-repairable position. ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,434 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,104 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 42,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 29,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear windows tinted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear windows tinted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,243 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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CU07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU07 VNM, 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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CU07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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