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EN57 FZC

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 FZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 114,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire damaged and not clipped in place

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling perished

both registration plate lights dim

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,577 miles

Nearside Front FLEXY BRAKE HOSE HAS AGE CRACKING.

Offside Front FLEXY BRAKE HOSE HAS AGE CRACKING

Offside Rear IS NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,577 miles

Nearside Front FLEXY BRAKE HOSE HAS AGE CRACKING.

Offside Front FLEXY BRAKE HOSE HAS AGE CRACKING

Offside Rear IS NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,148 miles

Emissions not detected (too clean)

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 20 Aug 2015 55,642 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,034 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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EN57 FZC is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN57 FZC, 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 EN57 FZC registered?

EN57 FZC is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is EN57 FZC safe to buy?

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