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EJ57 BYK

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 BYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 127,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 1.92mm limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 115,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 104,440 miles

Nearside Rear jacking up rubber missing

Fail 25 May 2022 104,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking up rubber missing

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,477 miles

bank 2 o2 sensor wiring damaged

rear axle oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,748 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,139 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,252 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,387 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres thread worn on outside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,656 miles

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

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 BYK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ57 BYK, 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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EJ57 BYK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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