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EO57 DFJ

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,915 mi
Last recorded139,915 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 139,915 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling steering rack (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack leaking o/s

Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 138,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 136,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,124 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF slightly damp but damping ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,052 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing All four road wheels have bolts missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR tyre illigal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF slightly damp but damping ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,354 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,028 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf pad wear indicator broken

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,544 miles

no smoke meter reading given dpf working

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,757 miles

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

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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EO57 DFJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red 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 EO57 DFJ, 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 EO57 DFJ registered?

EO57 DFJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is EO57 DFJ safe to buy?

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