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EF57 XZW

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,735 mi
Last recorded141,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,060 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 80,060 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,510 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,816 miles

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

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 XZW is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XZW, 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 EF57 XZW registered?

EF57 XZW is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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