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GF07 VLP

2007 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,628 mi
Last recorded68,628 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 VLP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 68,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,677 miles

Front Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall

Nearside Rear NSR tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front OSF tyre bald on edges.

Offside Front OSF tyre wearing low (2.5mm)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,201 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Os front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under bumper (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper is damaged

Os front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,825 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,570 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 VLP is a 2007 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

GF07 VLP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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