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EF57 KKS

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,132 mi
Last recorded123,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,132 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub ball joint/ bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub ball joint/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Strengthener plate slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone small stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,392 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sub frame

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 107,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,053 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,744 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 80,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,152 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 49,743 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,635 miles

multiple undershields fited restricting inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 39,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KKS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EF57 KKS, 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 KKS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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