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EK57 ETD

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,717 mi
Last recorded130,717 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 ETD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 130,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Fail 15 May 2017 130,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 4 May 2016 116,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in in side tyre wall

Fail 4 May 2016 116,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear nail in in side tyre wall

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 102,299 miles

exhaust front flexible part has a lot of movement,(the mesh is breaking up) but not leaking

exhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust front flexible part has a lot of movement,(the mesh is breaking up) but not leaking

exhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,334 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

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

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear cabin area loaded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,022 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 ETD is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey 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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

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

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