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EJ57 FZY

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,739 mi
Last recorded181,739 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 181,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 181,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 179,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 177,439 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 177,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 174,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 173,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 168,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers being fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 158,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,536 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 97,155 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 25 Sep 2013 82,661 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine noisey

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,199 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,311 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 FZY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

EJ57 FZY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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