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EJ57 UHG

2007 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UHG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,637 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 144,627 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,212 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,528 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 133,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,429 miles

Front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,794 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,613 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,425 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,505 miles

N/S/F Tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall not exposing cords.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,608 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,938 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 UHG is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHG, 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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EJ57 UHG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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