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CU57 NKS

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 NKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,923 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 96,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,026 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,127 miles

brake wear/ warning light on

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper tail light not working

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,877 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,671 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,654 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,929 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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CU57 NKS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CU57 NKS, 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 CU57 NKS registered?

CU57 NKS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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