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G2 VDL

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,615 mi
Last recorded53,615 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 VDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner track rod slight play with turn plate

Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner track rod slight play with turn plate

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,419 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,532 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 37,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearstde front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,417 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearstde front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,107 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,661 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 23,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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G2 VDL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G2 VDL, 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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G2 VDL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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