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FP07 ZLN

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,151 mi
Last recorded106,151 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 191 kgf o/s/f 270 kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,614 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,161 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside and both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside and both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,964 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.28 (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 39,877 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 38,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,127 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

advise o/s/f tyre cracked on outer tread

Fail 22 Nov 2012 31,995 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

advise o/s/f tyre cracked on outer tread

Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 182,420 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FP07 ZLN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP07 ZLN, 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 FP07 ZLN registered?

FP07 ZLN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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