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EO57 CGV

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,568 mi
Last recorded159,568 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 CGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 159,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2024 149,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 143,584 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 140,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear silencer removed replaced with straight through pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,667 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,243 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 125,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded but still adequately supported

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,807 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2010 33,381 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EO57 CGV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO57 CGV, 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 EO57 CGV registered?

EO57 CGV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is EO57 CGV safe to buy?

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