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GL07 YGD

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,209 mi
Last recorded60,209 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YGD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 60,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,324 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 205/50 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads 2056/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,880 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 17 Jul 2018 42,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,141 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm main bush worn and has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,648 miles

both front tyres very worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,323 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,226 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 13,216 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YGD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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