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EK57 ESN

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,603 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,064 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,931 miles

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

exhaust front flex able joint deteriorated

park brake effort poor offside rear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,092 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint getting weak but not leaking exhaust gases.

Nearside Front Tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,190 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,821 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,282 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 ESN is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

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

Is EK57 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 ESN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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