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E13 TEJ

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 46,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 30,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light is on

engine miss firering

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,173 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,087 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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E13 TEJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E13 TEJ, 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 E13 TEJ registered?

E13 TEJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is E13 TEJ safe to buy?

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