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CV07 EKF

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 EKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,008 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 148,912 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

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

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

nsr and osr inner sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 148,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

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

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

nsr and osr inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 144,012 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded. Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 136,180 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken and all weight on flexible exhaust. Dangerous if falls off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms, rear cradle and load bearing areas are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear registration lamps are dim

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE only just met the minimum requirement 0f 16% (1.2.1 (c))

front under tray is absent

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,699 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,583 miles

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

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

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,115 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,115 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CV07 EKF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV07 EKF, 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 CV07 EKF registered?

CV07 EKF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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