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GJ07 DVZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 DVZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,578 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 142,176 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 138,232 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive close to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 132,793 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Under trays loose

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,182 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point broken

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,180 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,056 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DVZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DVZ, 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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GJ07 DVZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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