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EX57 WZR

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,253 mi
Last recorded155,253 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WZR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 155,253 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 148,992 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 148,985 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 132,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 28 Oct 2017 132,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,061 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,061 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,655 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,212 miles

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 WZR is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX57 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

EX57 WZR is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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