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EO57 OGA

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 163,165 miles

rear half of chassis and suspension related components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 163,165 miles

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

rear half of chassis and suspension related components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,511 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 140,609 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,096 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,762 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,430 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OGA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

EO57 OGA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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