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EF57 KCV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,559 mi
Last recorded152,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 152,559 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 142,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 129,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,118 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,172 miles

front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,348 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,307 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has worn low on inner most edge of tread.

Offside Rear tyre has worn low on inner most edge of tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,942 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,920 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,776 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 KCV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

EF57 KCV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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