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EJ57 SFO

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,779 miles

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

TPMS light on dash.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 116,779 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Lower position lamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light on dash.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,840 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,157 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,268 miles

nsr number plate light slight dim

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,245 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 SFO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

EJ57 SFO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is EJ57 SFO safe to buy?

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