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FG07 GRK

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GRK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 105,960 miles

Exhaust system insecure full exhaust system loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction objects from rearview mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Condensation in head light cluster.

Nearside Front Seat belt doesn't retract due to device on seat belt.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Condensation in head light cluster.

Nearside Front Seat belt doesn't retract due to device on seat belt.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 97,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,337 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 76,337 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,963 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,597 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 GRK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRK, 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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FG07 GRK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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