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EX57 FJK

2007 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,921 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 92,097 miles

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

front brake disc backing plates

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake disc backing plates

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi split

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

Offside Rear cv joint leaking grease

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake hose slight twist

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,214 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in tread pattern of offside front tyre

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight corrosion/wear on front brake discs

small cracks in tread of rear tyres

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,973 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)

cut in tread offside rear tyre

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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EX57 FJK is a 2007 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX57 FJK, 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 EX57 FJK registered?

EX57 FJK is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is EX57 FJK safe to buy?

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