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GL07 AUW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 AUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,339 miles

rubber seal perished around fuel cap

Pass 12 May 2025 67,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 67,841 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 64,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic casing detached from bump stop

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake performance only just meets the requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 59,963 miles

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

oil leak undertray

Pass 10 May 2021 56,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 52,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front nail in sidewall

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 May 2019 43,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 34,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,090 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 30,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 21,388 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 18,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 22 May 2012 16,011 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 10 May 2011 12,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 9,052 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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GL07 AUW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL07 AUW, 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 GL07 AUW registered?

GL07 AUW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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