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EJ57 BYA

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 BYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing but still works (7.1.2 (d))

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

paper chassis number deteriorated but other two ok for vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing but works advise replace (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm with cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,338 miles

Front brakes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord & cut in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,185 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 30,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,213 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm advise replace

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,364 miles

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 30 Sep 2011 10,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,289 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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EJ57 BYA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EJ57 BYA, 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 EJ57 BYA registered?

EJ57 BYA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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