MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear centre hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
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 ()
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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 ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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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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BK57 CTO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2007.
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