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EK07 SVP

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,684 mi
Last recorded147,684 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 SVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 147,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 147,684 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 135,455 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 133,893 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2021 133,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 132,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 122,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 116,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' repaired (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 116,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,827 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,087 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,087 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,685 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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EK07 SVP is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK07 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

EK07 SVP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is EK07 SVP safe to buy?

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