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EF57 KGX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,076 mi
Last recorded66,076 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,076 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,908 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 43,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,994 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 34,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,729 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,187 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 12 Nov 2012 16,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,349 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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EF57 KGX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EF57 KGX, 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 EF57 KGX registered?

EF57 KGX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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