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GJ07 CGU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 98,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured SENSOR WIRES FOULING DROPLINK AND SHOCK ABSORBER (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 92,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 13 May 2017 70,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,632 miles

n/s front tyre side wall slight damage not reaching cords recmmend attension

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,010 miles

front and rear brakes worn

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 23,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,078 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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GJ07 CGU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ07 CGU, 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

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What year was GJ07 CGU registered?

GJ07 CGU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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