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BK57 CTO

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 130,210 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 12 May 2025 130,184 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 127,319 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear centre hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 127,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached both rear bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear centre hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 127,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoking (petrol engine, vehicle has been classed as diesel on system) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear-most bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,096 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH lamps- aim and pattern out (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,011 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,011 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,102 miles

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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BK57 CTO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK57 CTO, 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 BK57 CTO registered?

BK57 CTO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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