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EK57 MYG

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,697 mi
Last recorded159,697 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 MYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 159,697 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 159,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,260 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 144,152 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,726 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 140,527 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 137,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 133,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,876 miles

off side front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 106,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,149 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 MYG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

EK57 MYG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is EK57 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 MYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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