MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front coil spring appears to be incorrectly seated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges 195/55/16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front coil spring appears to be incorrectly seated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges 195/55/16
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under side of car corroded at rear
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under side of car corroded at rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Between front/rear pipe assembly. (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Strut top mount centre bearing seized.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Between front/rear pipe assembly. (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front both sides brake back plates insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front both sides brake back plates insecure
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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ST57 PFX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 PFX, 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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ST57 PFX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2007.
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