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GF07 UMA

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,448 mi
Last recorded153,448 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 153,448 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 137,102 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 137,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,968 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,856 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,707 miles

downpipe flexi has snapped

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,760 miles

downpipe flexi is broken, offside front inner pad is low

Pass 6 May 2013 60,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

front flexible exhaust poor condition

offside rear tyre 2.0mm tread

Pass 4 May 2012 53,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2011 44,095 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 6 May 2011 44,095 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 19 May 2010 36,678 miles

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)

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 UMA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF07 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

GF07 UMA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is GF07 UMA safe to buy?

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