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EF57 YBY

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,419 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear diff rough on rotation (bearings worn)

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,336 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,122 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,986 miles

Diff very noisey

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

Nearside front brake pad wear wire not connected to pad

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,600 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,751 miles

Central Front full under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front full under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 26,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,128 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 YBY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

EF57 YBY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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