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FE07 XLY

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,107 mi
Last recorded197,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 197,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 180,713 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 175,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,682 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,989 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate standard valves fitted in all wheel rims (4.1.D.4)

diesel fuel flap damaged

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,989 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative stuck at 45 mph (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake wear sensor (1.9.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate standard valves fitted in all wheel rims (4.1.D.4)

diesel fuel flap damaged

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,586 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,823 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,564 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front tyre bald outer

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,915 miles

Offside front tyre bald outer

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,041 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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FE07 XLY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLY, 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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FE07 XLY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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