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FG07 EVN

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,181 mi
Last recorded186,181 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 EVN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 186,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak [bad]

rear axle showing signs of a oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 186,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front n/s brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear n/s shock-absorber leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front o/s brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear o/s shock-absorber leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak [bad]

rear axle showing signs of a oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 167,539 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

under body trays fitted [at time of testing] could not do full under side inspection ]

Pass 11 May 2018 148,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 134,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 31,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 25,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 19,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,485 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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FG07 EVN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG07 EVN, 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 FG07 EVN registered?

FG07 EVN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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