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VK57 KCA

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 KCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,769 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,818 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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VK57 KCA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK57 KCA, 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 VK57 KCA registered?

VK57 KCA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is VK57 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 KCA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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