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FA07 XBK

2007 BMW 118

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,884 mi
Last recorded51,884 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XBK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 46,822 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 46,822 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,698 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 25,854 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 25,854 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 6,558 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,639 miles

Evidance of accident repair to front of vehicle

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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FA07 XBK is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,998cc 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 FA07 XBK, 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 FA07 XBK registered?

FA07 XBK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is FA07 XBK safe to buy?

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