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EN57 HFA

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 HFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 135,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 135,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 135,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 123,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,654 miles

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,429 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,429 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,453 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 HFA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFA, 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 EN57 HFA registered?

EN57 HFA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is EN57 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 HFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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