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EK57 UYC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 UYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,567 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,455 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bracket broken ()

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,455 miles

Driver's airbag missing dash airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective bracket broken ()

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat tilt function does not work.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,106 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,760 miles

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

Unable to tilt drivers seat forward to gain access to rear seats.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 113,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Unable to tilt drivers seat forward to gain access to rear seats.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,388 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 UYC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

EK57 UYC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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