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EK57 LMX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,479 miles

number plate bulb not working

run flat indecator on

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,469 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn centre rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

number plate bulb not working

run flat indecator on

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/50R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/50R17) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,083 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 28 May 2014 59,811 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,610 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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EK57 LMX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK57 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

EK57 LMX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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