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BL57 KVP

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake and parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jun 2021 122,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,778 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,269 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,771 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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BL57 KVP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 KVP, 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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BL57 KVP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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