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FH07 HLR

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 HLR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 113,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 107,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 107,456 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 100,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,487 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

car is fitted with undertrays, cannot see fuel/brake pipes

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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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FH07 HLR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FH07 HLR, 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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FH07 HLR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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