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EJ07 BKY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,302 mi
Last recorded110,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2023 110,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,850 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 90,848 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))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,561 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever close to its highest position - ADVISED TO REPAIRED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,131 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,148 miles

brake warning light on

offside front tyre surface cracks

offside rear tyreworn inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres surface cracks

brake warning light on

offside rear tyreworn inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance poor

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,850 miles

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

front inside brake pads appear low

rear brakes getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,254 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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EJ07 BKY 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 73.7%.

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 EJ07 BKY, 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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EJ07 BKY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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