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EK57 XJL

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 139,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 139,149 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,653 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively coupling slightly deteriated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,760 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,727 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread but cords or ply not clearly visable

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 XJL 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 93.8%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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