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CU07 ZGY

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 ZGY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,165 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 89,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,390 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 76,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,016 miles

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

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

vehicle only just met required emissions limits

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,658 miles

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from top at rear o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,900 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,987 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 ZGY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CU07 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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