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GN07 YJC

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

204,478 mi
Last recorded204,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 YJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 204,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 201,144 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 196,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 192,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 186,651 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 179,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 171,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 170,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 168,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 161,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 161,221 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 154,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 154,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,884 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise secondry bonnet catch siezed

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,528 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in offside rear suspension pin/bush.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 117,245 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in offside rear suspension pin/bush.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 98,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The nearside rear tyre is wearing low.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,649 miles

The nearside rear tyre is wearing low.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,920 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,483 miles

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

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

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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GN07 YJC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN07 YJC, 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 GN07 YJC registered?

GN07 YJC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is GN07 YJC safe to buy?

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