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GF07 HCG

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 HCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 136,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,976 miles

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

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

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

oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 119,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front arch liner loose

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch liner loose

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,707 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,826 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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GF07 HCG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF07 HCG, 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 GF07 HCG registered?

GF07 HCG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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