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EF07 GDU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,923 mi
Last recorded101,923 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 GDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,923 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,834 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025

Emissions unable to be completed engine started to blue smoke on higher revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,948 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 86,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,055 miles

slight wear to both edges on n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,442 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,079 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,568 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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EF07 GDU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF07 GDU, 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 EF07 GDU registered?

EF07 GDU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is EF07 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 GDU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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