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EA07 ETK

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 ETK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

undertray fitted obsuring componants

Pass 24 May 2017 57,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 24 May 2017 57,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 May 2016 55,516 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 24 May 2016 55,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 11 May 2015 51,378 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 51,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 48,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 433,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,495 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 35,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 35,294 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 23,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,973 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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EA07 ETK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETK, 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 EA07 ETK registered?

EA07 ETK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is EA07 ETK safe to buy?

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