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EK57 XJZ

2007 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,063 miles

cracks in front number plate

exhaust fumes evident under bonnet

offside front shock absorber leaking

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,057 miles

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

cracks in front number plate

exhaust fumes evident under bonnet

offside front shock absorber leaking

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,201 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 XJZ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

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

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