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EK57 LNO

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 87,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,451 miles

main power cable from boot has slight corrosion to terminal

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,432 miles

Nearside Front strut is rusty

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension components are rusty and been painted

engine cover - under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 66,811 miles

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

Nearside Front strut is rusty

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension components are rusty and been painted

engine cover - under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,036 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,092 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,070 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,830 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,385 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but below min requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,108 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 LNO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

EK57 LNO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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