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EY57 OAV

2007 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake warning wire not connected to brake pad and wire rubbed through.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 74,147 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,859 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,077 miles

both front tyres worn on edges nearside close to limit

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,331 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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EY57 OAV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EY57 OAV, 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 EY57 OAV registered?

EY57 OAV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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