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GL07 ZXG

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,591 mi
Last recorded165,591 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 165,591 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear across rear axle drive shaft rusty and corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear wearing from inside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust downpipe flexible coupling clamp fractured and slight leaks/crack mid section pipe

numerous stone chip A Zone Swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,885 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 155,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,101 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 124,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,390 miles

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult too close

emmisions too clean

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,511 miles

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

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

child seat in n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,511 miles

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

child seat in n/s/r

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 ZXG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

GL07 ZXG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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