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EJ57 HVM

2007 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 HVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,826 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,034 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,905 miles

Both Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,222 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 HVM is a 2007 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

EJ57 HVM is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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