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BJ57 UJD

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,807 mi
Last recorded193,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UJD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 193,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 186,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 176,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 171,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 164,411 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 159,326 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 159,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 148,405 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 148,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 139,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,672 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 116,653 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,875 miles

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

Front exh flexy slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,073 miles

Front exh flexy slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 72,353 miles

Front exh flexy pipe slightly deteriorated.

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,122 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,816 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,577 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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BJ57 UJD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ57 UJD, 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 BJ57 UJD registered?

BJ57 UJD is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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