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EF57 TLN

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,985 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe on cat deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,778 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 92,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,547 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

low emitting emissions unable to carry out emissions test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,760 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 TLN 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

EF57 TLN is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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