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EN07 JXV

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 JXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,164 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 137,164 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 126,126 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,604 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,708 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 78,708 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine and gearbox undertrays missing

major oil leak on underside

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 78,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,773 miles

engine management light lit on dash

front cat flexi section of exhaust system slighly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light lit on dash

front exhaust flex section deterioated

rear exhaust hanger cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light lit on dash

front exhaust flex section deterioated

rear exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,283 miles

n-s-r shockabsorber protective cover missing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,283 miles

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

n-s-r shockabsorber protective cover missing

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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EN07 JXV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EN07 JXV, 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 EN07 JXV registered?

EN07 JXV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is EN07 JXV safe to buy?

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