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EK57 HVB

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 HVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,625 miles

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

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,651 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges of treads

Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges of treads

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,480 miles

Front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,324 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 HVB is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVB, 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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EK57 HVB is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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