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SK57 ZJX

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,662 mi
Last recorded153,662 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 ZJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front jack mount rubber missing and plastic trim damaged

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust stud snapped between cat and middle exhaust system

Fail 25 Nov 2021 153,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure and has sharp edges (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front jack mount rubber missing and plastic trim damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust stud snapped between cat and middle exhaust system

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,811 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,448 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 125,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,655 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 48,474 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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SK57 ZJX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SK57 ZJX, 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 SK57 ZJX registered?

SK57 ZJX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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