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EF57 ONK

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ONK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,420 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,335 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,645 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,205 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,512 miles

front brake pads low.nsf tyre low tread.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,769 miles

nsf tyre has sidewall repair

Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,769 miles

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

nsf tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,450 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3MM on Outter Edge

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,180 miles

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

Both Front Tyres On 3MM on Outter Edge

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

Offside 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 ONK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ONK, 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 ONK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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