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DL07 MXJ

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,470 mi
Last recorded43,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 MXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,470 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four across the rear have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,535 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,881 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear bracket broken

Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,260 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,984 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 29,984 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,917 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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DL07 MXJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL07 MXJ, 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 DL07 MXJ registered?

DL07 MXJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is DL07 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL07 MXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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