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DU07 YBV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 YBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 161,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower front arm inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, upper front arms inner and outer dogbone bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS indicating a fault.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 161,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower front arm inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, upper front arms inner and outer dogbone bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS indicating a fault.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 156,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brakes look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly just meets service requirements (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 156,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brakes look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly just meets service requirements (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 147,107 miles

clutch release bearing noisy

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r brake hose perished slight cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished, worn recommend replacing

o/s/f brake hose perished slight cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and perished but no visible sigh of cords/ply

o/s/r brake hose perished slight cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking and perished, worn recommend replacing

Fail 24 May 2018 147,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch release bearing noisy

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r brake hose perished slight cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished, worn recommend replacing

o/s/f brake hose perished slight cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and perished but no visible sigh of cords/ply

o/s/r brake hose perished slight cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking and perished, worn recommend replacing

Pass 23 May 2017 139,194 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 127,558 miles

Covers fitted on underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 May 2015 101,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 84,630 miles

front number plate just stuck on with tape.

o/s/f tyres badly perishing and split

o/s/r tyres perishing and split

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyres badly perishing and split

o/s/r tyres perishing and split

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU07 YBV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DU07 YBV, 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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DU07 YBV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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