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EU07 UEK

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,319 mi
Last recorded161,319 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 UEK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 161,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres have sidewall damage but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,194 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 156,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 149,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

N/S tyre's has multiple kerb cuts to outer wall but not deep enough to show or reach cords

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 149,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

N/S tyre's has multiple kerb cuts to outer wall but not deep enough to show or reach cords

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 137,162 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Dec 2014 137,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,006 miles

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

reaqr tyres perished on outer sidewalls

undertrays fitted obscuring view of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,892 miles

damage on alloys o/s/f wing bumper n/s/f door and sill front tyres starting to wear on edges n/s/r tyre stepping in tred

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EU07 UEK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU07 UEK, 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 EU07 UEK registered?

EU07 UEK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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