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FD07 OVT

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,161 mi
Last recorded134,161 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 OVT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 4 Apr 2024 134,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

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

both front headlights dull

corrosion to rear sub frame

t p s light on

Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 129,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,128 miles

Both front flexi hosed perished & cracking

Slight bind to both rear brakes

n/s/f beam image poor

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,636 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,024 miles

both front tyres severely worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,667 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,992 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 31,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 31,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OVT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVT, 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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FD07 OVT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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