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EK57 ERZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 104,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,669 miles

Rear wiper blades missing

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,245 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 86,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 84,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,282 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,064 miles

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

battery positive terminal at the rear of car showing signs of getting hot

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,569 miles

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

exhaust front flexi rattling

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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EK57 ERZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK57 ERZ, 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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What year was EK57 ERZ registered?

EK57 ERZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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