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EJ57 OML

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,317 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,986 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,327 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,493 miles

All 4 tyres low on tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,390 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 OML is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

EJ57 OML is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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