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G25 ASH

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 ASH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 73,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,709 miles

Front both tyre has worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords treadwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,427 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,934 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 45,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,331 miles

both front tyre s wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,645 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 22,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G25 ASH is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G25 ASH, 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 G25 ASH registered?

G25 ASH is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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