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LY56 ZKC

2007 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,877 mi
Last recorded170,877 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 31688,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 170,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 170,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 170,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 162,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LY56 ZKC is a 2007 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY56 ZKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY56 ZKC registered?

LY56 ZKC is a 2007 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LY56 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 ZKC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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