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EK07 CWV

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,026 mi
Last recorded107,026 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 CWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 107,026 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 107,018 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,047 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,033 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,715 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,172 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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EK07 CWV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK07 CWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK07 CWV registered?

EK07 CWV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is EK07 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 CWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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