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GL07 JVU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,857 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 115,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2020 108,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,816 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 98,152 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,083 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,062 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 JVU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GL07 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

GL07 JVU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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