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GL07 DXW

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,254 mi
Last recorded131,254 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 DXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 131,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 130,998 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp undone (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 120,730 miles

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

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

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,765 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Handbrake performance 20% nearside rear low

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,228 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Hand brake on minimum pass requires adjustment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 107,228 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Hand brake on minimum pass requires adjustment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,653 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Hand brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,239 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on limits 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,239 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on limits 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated top of shock slightly corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated top of shock slightly corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,404 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 47,726 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,484 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear tyres close to wear bars & worn on inside edges

Seat covers fitted not allowing full inspection of rear centre seat belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,723 miles

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

Rear 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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GL07 DXW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

GL07 DXW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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