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EF57 KKU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,202 mi
Last recorded136,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 123,239 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet inop

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,246 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

underguards and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 112,618 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

underguards and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,088 miles

all brake discs showing wear

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

under guards and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,267 miles

all brake discs showing wear

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs showing wear

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,466 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,466 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,125 miles

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

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 KKU 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 82.4%.

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

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