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EK57 EPZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,774 mi
Last recorded187,774 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 EPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 187,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 177,086 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 162,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is badly worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyes have 3mm of tread left

Fail 22 Dec 2015 162,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is badly worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyes have 3mm of tread left

Pass 24 Nov 2014 150,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 150,834 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 144,934 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 144,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,108 miles

front & rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,322 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 EPZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EK57 EPZ, 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 EK57 EPZ registered?

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

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