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EK57 XJB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,802 mi
Last recorded141,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,866 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,866 miles

Emissions not tested engine rattle co high hc high lambda low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,173 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper smeary/judders

Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,722 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper smeary/judders

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,993 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 420,369 miles

o/s/rear wheel rim damaged inner

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,623 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 XJB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

EK57 XJB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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