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EX57 XXV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,227 mi
Last recorded140,227 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 XXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre worn low inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (k))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,982 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 127,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,627 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 118,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2019 84,726 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,592 miles

rear brake pads wearing low approx 2mm remaining

Pass 7 May 2016 50,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted

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

emissions not detected at test

Pass 2 May 2015 46,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,365 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,102 miles

wipers in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking block missing

unable to see brake master cylinder+resevoir + servo due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 38,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking block missing

unable to see brake master cylinder+resevoir + servo due to covers fitted

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2012 32,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 32,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 27,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre deep cut

Pass 11 May 2010 22,045 miles

Nail in nearside front 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 XXV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

Is EX57 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 XXV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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