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EK57 TMY

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,248 mi
Last recorded151,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 151,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 137,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin boith sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 122,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,877 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,753 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,334 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,015 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,682 miles

front tyres wearing inside of fread

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,199 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 TMY is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

EK57 TMY is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is EK57 TMY safe to buy?

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