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ET07 SFJ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,907 mi
Last recorded169,907 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 169,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,408 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 114,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 103,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 91,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,859 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,055 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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ET07 SFJ 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 88.2%.

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 ET07 SFJ, 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 ET07 SFJ registered?

ET07 SFJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is ET07 SFJ safe to buy?

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