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GL07 WVF

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,081 mi
Last recorded132,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 WVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 132,081 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 132,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,also engine noise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

under tray damaged and part missing/fuel fitter damaged slighty

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,377 miles

Drive chain worn, but not excessively engine chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,189 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,588 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,487 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,975 miles

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre

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 WVF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WVF, 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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GL07 WVF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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