MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hand brake lever has insufficient reserve
Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
both rear tyres getting close to mot limits in places
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside rear tyre has a nail on inner tread (unrepariable)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK57 VFP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?
EK57 VFP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.
Is EK57 VFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK57 VFP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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