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GK07 GEE

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 GEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 102,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Possibly not fitted correctly. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre In the sidewall ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking on the bends. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted been curbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been curbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both registration plate lamps slightly deteriorated

washers weak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 65,845 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,646 miles

exhaust blow starting on front pipe flex or gasket

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,256 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,086 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)

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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GK07 GEE is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK07 GEE, 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 GK07 GEE registered?

GK07 GEE is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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