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ST57 KNJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,336 mi
Last recorded58,336 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 KNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 58,336 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 58,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 56,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 13 May 2019 53,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 18 May 2018 50,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise condition of o/s/f A post

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 16 May 2017 47,069 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 47,069 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 43,627 miles

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

both nearside jacking points missing

engine covers and under trays fitted

rotation noise nearside front wheel

under trays damaged

Fail 20 May 2016 43,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both nearside jacking points missing

engine covers and under trays fitted

rotation noise nearside front wheel

under trays damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

digital display unit has been covered by insulating tape

drivers airbag appears to have been removed but not 100% sure due to outer casing still installed at steering wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 31,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front door damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,472 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 18,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ST57 KNJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST57 KNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST57 KNJ registered?

ST57 KNJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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