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EK57 ETV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Requires Adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 84,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,402 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 36,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,581 miles

No smoke detected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,562 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

No smoke detected

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,487 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,028 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,170 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 ETV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey 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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

EK57 ETV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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