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EJ57 SFE

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,786 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,700 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 77,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,435 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,749 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 51,185 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 51,185 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,420 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,952 miles

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 36,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,266 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 Nov 2013 26,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,358 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 SFE is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

EJ57 SFE is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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