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FD07 EWV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 EWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 171,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 164,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 153,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,001 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 145,001 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 139,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 134,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,410 miles

front flexible section of exhaust has deteriorated

nearside rear brake fluctuating slightly and light binding

offside rear wheel has slight damage

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 94,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front flexible section of exhaust has deteriorated

nearside rear brake fluctuating slightly and light binding

offside rear wheel has slight damage

undercar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,677 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,885 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 413,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,810 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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FD07 EWV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FD07 EWV, 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 FD07 EWV registered?

FD07 EWV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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