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FH07 VGC

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 93,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 93,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 92,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 88,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 78,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 71,913 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 58,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,462 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,807 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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FH07 VGC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FH07 VGC, 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 FH07 VGC registered?

FH07 VGC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FH07 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH07 VGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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