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EJ07 BNL

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,851 mi
Last recorded126,851 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BNL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 126,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

REAR DIFF BEARINGS NOISY

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,055 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TOO N/S/R

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,055 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TOO N/S/R

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,189 miles

EML ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,144 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Oct 2016 77,144 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 2000 MILES LEFT (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

vin plate is damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,149 miles

rear child seats fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 69,027 miles

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

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

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

rear child seats fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,208 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,907 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EJ07 BNL is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ07 BNL, 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 EJ07 BNL registered?

EJ07 BNL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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