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E7 LNY

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover sill covers and under trays fitted

oil leak under tray covered

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre

surface corrosion to the rear subframe and mounts

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,349 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover under tray and sill covers fitted

slight damage to the n/s/f sidewall

surface corrosion to the inner sills and sub frame mounts

under tray covered in oil

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished worn on edges/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock dust cover fallen apart

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but sealing rim ok.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,016 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but sealing rim ok.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,129 miles

nearside front and offside front shock absorber shafts slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 102,129 miles

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

nearside front and offside front shock absorber shafts slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,192 miles

nearside front and offside front shock absorber shafts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r 195/55/15-v/h runflat tyre close to limit

o/s/r 195/55/15-v/h runflat tyre close to limit

too clean to provide emissions print out

Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

n/s/r 195/55/15-v/h runflat tyre close to limit

o/s/r 195/55/15-v/h runflat tyre close to limit

rear brake pads very low

too clean to provide emissions print out

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,944 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,903 miles

ns front inner wheel rim bent

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,681 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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E7 LNY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E7 LNY, 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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E7 LNY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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