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EF57 KJO

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,452 mi
Last recorded151,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,478 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,665 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2017 117,087 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside Rear body damage

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

T.P.M.S lamp on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Damage to door and rear quarter

Fail 21 Sep 2016 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Damage to door and rear quarter

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,239 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 KJO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF57 KJO, 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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EF57 KJO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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