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EX57 WXU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,881 mi
Last recorded166,881 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 162,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached Marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,581 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2017 134,650 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,172 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 121,172 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour brake light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,174 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,794 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,606 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 WXU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX57 WXU, 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 EX57 WXU registered?

EX57 WXU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is EX57 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 WXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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