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EF56 ZFM

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 87,638 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 87,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,307 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,886 miles

CO emissions high at first fast idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,628 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,723 miles

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

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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EF56 ZFM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF56 ZFM, 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 EF56 ZFM registered?

EF56 ZFM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 January 2007.

Is EF56 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 ZFM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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