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FP07 SWY

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 SWY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,785 miles

exhaust flexi poor

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

rear discs poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2024 81,285 miles

exhaust flexi pipe weak

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,923 miles

exhaust flexi joint weak

o/s/f shock absorber

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,416 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

indicators flashing fast

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,940 miles

Advise front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2020 45,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,570 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 3,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,682 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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FP07 SWY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FP07 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 SWY registered?

FP07 SWY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is FP07 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 SWY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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