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EF07 WHR

2007 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 WHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at the base of zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 55,373 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 47,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Pass 12 May 2017 38,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2017 38,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 31,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,514 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 25,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 22,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 19,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,122 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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EF07 WHR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

EF07 WHR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is EF07 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 WHR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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