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EK57 TOU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 TOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,800 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 134,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fouling brake hose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring contact (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,271 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 116,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure FLEXI PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 111,928 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,515 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,515 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f shock dust cover split.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baffles noisy in middle section.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TOU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

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