MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tpms light on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE CHANGE O/S/F REMOLD TYRE AS IS OF THE SAME MAKE/AGE AS THE DELAMINATED N/S/F TYRE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
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EK57 NBL is a 2007 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?
EK57 NBL is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2007.
Is EK57 NBL safe to buy?
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