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BF57 WKB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 WKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,872 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 115,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect fault with engine as emissions are fluctuating

Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect fault with engine as emissions are fluctuating

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,033 miles

eml light is on

n/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,788 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,788 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BF57 WKB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF57 WKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF57 WKB registered?

BF57 WKB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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