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EJ07 OJZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,377 mi
Last recorded122,377 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 OJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 122,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 116,036 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 116,028 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise front flexible brake hoses showing signs of cracking

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and outer tyre walls scuffed

Pass 5 May 2017 109,805 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 109,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 102,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,900 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 44,615 miles

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Pass 19 May 2010 32,010 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)

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

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 OJZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJZ, 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 EJ07 OJZ registered?

EJ07 OJZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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