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EM07 KER

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,889 mi
Last recorded134,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM07 KER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 134,889 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to acceptable limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 134,325 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside front head lamp damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front / flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to acceptable limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 119,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 119,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 113,714 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,619 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 99,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 94,419 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,317 miles

Front exhaust flexi loose

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non run flat tyres fitted to the rear

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,791 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EM07 KER is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EM07 KER, 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 EM07 KER registered?

EM07 KER is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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