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EF07 LPC

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,519 mi
Last recorded119,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 LPC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,181 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 111,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 87,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,789 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 Front 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 14 Jul 2017 72,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,391 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,282 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LPC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPC, 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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EF07 LPC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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