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EK57 KLZ

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 120,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,001 miles

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

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

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2024 113,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,854 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,970 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,590 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,097 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 11 Jun 2015 77,207 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,207 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,706 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front wiper blades beginning to smear

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 KLZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

EK57 KLZ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is EK57 KLZ safe to buy?

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