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EJ07 HUV

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,914 mi
Last recorded137,914 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 137,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 137,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 132,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 132,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 118,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,620 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,903 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,908 miles

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

EML light on & running rough

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,214 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,500 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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EJ07 HUV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ07 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

EJ07 HUV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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