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AD56 OFA

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 OFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,080 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 134,080 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure monitoring system is indicating a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 130,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged remould tyre recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking and tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has low reserve travel

Fail 16 Aug 2019 130,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure remould tyre inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged remould tyre recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking and tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on edges 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on edges 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wall damage outer

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 117,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has wall damage outer

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre splits to inner sidewall 2254018

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,861 miles

Nsf tyre sidewall split 225/4018

tpms on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet only closing on first latch

nsf tyre sidewall split 225/40/18

tpms on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,506 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,266 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AD56 OFA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD56 OFA, 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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AD56 OFA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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