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AD57 ECY

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ECY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,230 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 97,101 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested. (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,641 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,922 miles

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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AD57 ECY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD57 ECY, 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 AD57 ECY registered?

AD57 ECY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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