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EJ57 BZC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,719 mi
Last recorded144,719 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 BZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 144,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 144,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 140,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 136,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 128,607 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 128,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 118,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 14 May 2015 99,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff seals leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,512 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BZC 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 78.6%.

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 BZC, 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 EJ57 BZC registered?

EJ57 BZC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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