CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF57 UEV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 UEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,930 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 31 Dec 2015 73,469 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,503 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 50,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r no plate lamp dimmer than o/s/r lamp

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,772 miles

n/s/r no plate lamp dimmer than o/s/r lamp

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 37,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres have bald tread on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,552 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 17,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF57 UEV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF57 UEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF57 UEV?

You can check the full history of GF57 UEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF57 UEV registered?

GF57 UEV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is GF57 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 UEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF57 UEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF57 UEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.