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BK57 XEZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XEZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

damage to n/s/r wheel arch ,no sharp edges

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Sep 2024 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

damage to n/s/r wheel arch ,no sharp edges

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,300 miles

n/s washer jet poor

rear registration plate deteriorated

tyre pressure light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake effort low

Fail 26 Aug 2023 135,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake effort low

n/s washer jet poor

rear registration plate deteriorated

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area , sump badly corroded . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 130,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area , sump badly corroded . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 116,603 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut oil leak

fuel cap cover insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut oil leak

fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,518 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 54,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,410 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 XEZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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