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BK57 CTZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,195 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 114,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,048 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,877 miles

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 91,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,996 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,163 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,554 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 CTZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

BK57 CTZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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