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G25 DRD

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 DRD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,773 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 136,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlamps clouding

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bas bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bas bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,447 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,217 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,522 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge near 1.6mm

offside and nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

surface corrosion on rear axle beam

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside/nearside front tyres perished between treads

Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside/nearside front tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,654 miles

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,520 miles

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

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 DRD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G25 DRD, 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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G25 DRD is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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