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EK57 EPY

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 EPY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,166 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust front pipe/silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,784 miles

Front Exhaust flexi broken and clamp missing

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 91V RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi broken and clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,102 miles

Front front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,669 miles

Centre pipe front exhaust clamp broken

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet insulation at either side, secure in middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,841 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,415 miles

Plastic Engine Covers fitted

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,585 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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EK57 EPY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EK57 EPY, 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 EK57 EPY registered?

EK57 EPY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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