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EK57 XLU

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,782 miles

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

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

severe oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2017 93,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,972 miles

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

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,783 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XLU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

EK57 XLU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is EK57 XLU safe to buy?

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