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FB07 AXU

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 AXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 83,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 83,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,542 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

play in near side rear suspension component /joint when jacked

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,592 miles

Front tyres worn on edges ; centre three quarters of treads 78% worn/3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. / 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 68,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges ; centre three quarters of treads 78% worn/3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. / 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,900 miles

play in near side rear suspension bush(es) or wheel bearing when jacked.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

play in near side rear suspension bush(es) or wheel bearing when jacked.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,561 miles

slight play in near side rear suspension when jacked ;possibly wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Nov 2017 58,561 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

slight play in near side rear suspension when jacked ;possibly wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,729 miles

Front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness;pads worn almost to discs outer lips

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,623 miles

both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edge recommend replacement

exhaust front pipe joint is worn

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush

Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and center mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edge recommend replacement

exhaust front pipe joint is worn

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,113 miles

all tyres are poor

Fail 14 Oct 2014 39,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres are poor

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,592 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,213 miles

traction lamp and brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,754 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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FB07 AXU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FB07 AXU, 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 FB07 AXU registered?

FB07 AXU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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