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DG07 KJV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,796 mi
Last recorded172,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 KJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 172,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,008 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,534 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 154,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 150,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,178 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 145,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 10 Mar 2020 141,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Dash service light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and clamp crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 141,555 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Dash service light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and clamp crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,233 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 137,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 133,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 122,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,800 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 107,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 81,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DG07 KJV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG07 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG07 KJV registered?

DG07 KJV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DG07 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG07 KJV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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