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EF57 KMX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,014 mi
Last recorded142,014 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,014 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 142,014 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 133,290 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 129,862 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,127 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 127,112 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 124,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 124,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 120,102 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 112,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 112,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,224 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 108,224 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 104,275 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 91,337 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,324 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,421 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,348 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,483 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,962 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 KMX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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