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EA07 BYT

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 BYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure (Bracket broken

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside headlamp loose but not insecure (Bracket broken

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,470 miles

Nearside headlight bracket broken

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

TPMS indicates a fault/low pressure

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

TPMS indicates a fault/low pressure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,372 miles

Emissions to low to read

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,371 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing outside edges

Emissions to low to read

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,111 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated and loose front flexi pipe area

offside front tyre below limit outer edge and tears around tread

tears around tread nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

exhaust deteriorated and loose front flexi pipe area

offside front tyre below limit outer edge and tears around tread

tears around tread nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,689 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and broken

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,806 miles

exhaust excessive movement front flexi pipe area

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,829 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Rear number plate cracked badly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2010 51,397 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 17 May 2010 51,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked.

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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EA07 BYT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA07 BYT, 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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EA07 BYT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2007.

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