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EK57 UFV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,533 mi
Last recorded35,533 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 UFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 35,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 34,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 32,536 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 32,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 31,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable - runflat tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2022 29,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 23,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,460 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 22,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,244 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 20,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,371 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,400 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 UFV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

EK57 UFV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is EK57 UFV safe to buy?

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