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R44 OTY

2007 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 OTY
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 162,570 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 162,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 51,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 158,001 miles

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

Rear number plate blub fuse

Rear parking break low reserve left

Fail 15 Oct 2024 158,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear number plate blub fuse

Rear parking break low reserve left

Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45w17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 142,373 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

under body surface

Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,960 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,712 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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R44 OTY is a 2007 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R44 OTY registered?

R44 OTY is a 2007 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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