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FV07 YYX

2007 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,510 mi
Last recorded172,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 YYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 172,510 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 170,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under-tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened x2 Lower arms have slight play on bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 167,338 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 167,334 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 159,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 153,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 153,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 128,110 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,277 miles

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

offside fog light insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2013 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside fog light insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,259 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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FV07 YYX is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV07 YYX, 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 FV07 YYX registered?

FV07 YYX is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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