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FN57 EUJ

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,460 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper suspension pin / bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front shocks weeping / on the limit now (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & under tray area's

Fail 16 Feb 2019 126,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is detached at the flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper suspension pin / bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front shocks weeping / on the limit now (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & under tray area's

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust flexible mesh heavily deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,215 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,215 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,238 miles

Horn slightly harsh

Fail 3 Feb 2012 47,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,816 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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FN57 EUJ is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN57 EUJ, 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 FN57 EUJ registered?

FN57 EUJ is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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