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FE07 FVF

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,407 mi
Last recorded137,407 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 FVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,531 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (all rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 108,531 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (lens broken) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (all rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,983 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 98,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (one bolt missing) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (one bolt missing) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (one bolt missing) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (one bolt missing) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,064 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,148 miles

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

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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FE07 FVF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE07 FVF, 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 FE07 FVF registered?

FE07 FVF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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