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E12 EGP

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,963 mi
Last recorded162,963 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 EGP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 161,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 157,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,187 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 13 Nov 2012 112,828 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 112,828 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,438 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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E12 EGP is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 E12 EGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E12 EGP registered?

E12 EGP is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for E12 EGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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