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YF57 UEX

2007 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,314 mi
Last recorded55,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 31874,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 UEX
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 55,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 53,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,468 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 41,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 41,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,260 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 30,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,434 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 27,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,481 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,140 miles

All tyres worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,770 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,331 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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YF57 UEX is a 2007 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 74,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF57 UEX registered?

YF57 UEX is a 2007 BMW 318, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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