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GL07 JWF

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,968 mi
Last recorded129,968 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 JWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2025 123,907 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 123,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 117,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,564 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 106,893 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,243 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,478 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,560 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 88,534 miles

Offside Front tire outer edge worn, but no ply or cords visible

Pass 6 May 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,671 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 36,771 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 36,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JWF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWF, 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 GL07 JWF registered?

GL07 JWF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is GL07 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL07 JWF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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