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ET07 HJK

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 HJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 126,674 miles

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

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

handbrake has small reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,407 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/f and o/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,462 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake performance at 20% - just meets the pass standard - it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,353 miles

deterioration front exhaust flexi section.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,992 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,458 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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ET07 HJK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ET07 HJK, 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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ET07 HJK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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