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FV07 OMT

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 OMT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 61,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 60,475 miles

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

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

Parking brake high

Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,581 miles

Offside Handbrake operation works late

Fail 11 Jul 2022 56,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handbrake operation works late

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,890 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Testable Items

Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Split and Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor fouling on wheel rim

Fail 7 Mar 2021 54,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine Covers and Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Testable Items

Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Split and Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Break Pad Wear Sensor Fouling On Wheel Rim

Pass 23 May 2019 53,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,410 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,505 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)

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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FV07 OMT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV07 OMT, 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 FV07 OMT registered?

FV07 OMT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is FV07 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 OMT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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