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EJ57 WLU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,854 mi
Last recorded153,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 WLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,854 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 153,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,177 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,520 miles

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

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

brake pads low warning light on dash pads ok wire damaged / rubbing on drive shaft o/s/r

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,637 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,629 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 187,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 187,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 151,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 151,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 122,342 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,544 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,073 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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 WLU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

EJ57 WLU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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