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CV07 MJJ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

193,102 mi
Last recorded193,102 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 193,102 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 193,101 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 185,642 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2022 172,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe surface slight corrosion

black smoke during acceleration but not effect other driver

Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,984 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 147,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION OF PIPE CRACKED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 147,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION OF PIPE CRACKED. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure spring not located securely at the bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,433 miles

front pads

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 56,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,492 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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CV07 MJJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue 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 MJJ, 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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CV07 MJJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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