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EF57 FKR

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,024 mi
Last recorded77,024 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FKR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front exhaust flexi-joint broken inside protective woven cover,slightly leaking and insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,682 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,859 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,273 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,743 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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EF57 FKR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EF57 FKR, 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 EF57 FKR registered?

EF57 FKR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is EF57 FKR safe to buy?

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