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AJ57 EPN

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 EPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 90,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake warning wire adrift

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 81,823 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 78,990 miles

Rear brake pad sensor not connected

both front brake flexible hoses perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,302 miles

Front washers poor

Offside Rear brake pad waning wire adrift

bulb warning light on lights ok

Pass 28 Oct 2017 59,195 miles

205/55r16

both rear tyres getting low and wearing uneven on the inner tread

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 30,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,305 miles

rear tyres soon

Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres soon

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,229 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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AJ57 EPN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ57 EPN, 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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AJ57 EPN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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