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BJ57 UJL

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,995 mi
Last recorded173,995 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 173,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 156,461 miles

Engine under tray fitted - Preventing full inspection.

Multiple covers fitted in engine bay - Preventing full inspection.

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper protruding slightly - NOT likely to cause injury.

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper protruding slightly - NOT likely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing becoming corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive shafts corroded - not seriously weakened.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 156,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted - Preventing full inspection.

Multiple covers fitted in engine bay - Preventing full inspection.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Was facing wrong direction - *PRS* (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Bumper protruding slightly - NOT likely to cause injury.

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper protruding slightly - NOT likely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing becoming corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive shafts corroded - not seriously weakened.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,649 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 112,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2016 106,350 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,874 miles

Exhaust flexible joint weak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,169 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,037 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BJ57 UJL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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