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AF07 VTY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,058 mi
Last recorded164,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,058 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both axle bushes

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

undertray or engine cover is fitted obstructing inspection area

Fail 22 Nov 2024 164,058 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both axle bushes

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

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

undertray or engine cover is fitted obstructing inspection area

Pass 17 Nov 2023 158,152 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front n rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2023 158,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front n rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2022 153,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,045 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) all round

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,500 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted both sides

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,500 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted both sides

Pass 31 May 2019 125,725 miles

tyre pressure monitor on display

Pass 31 May 2018 120,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 110,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 110,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,244 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 48,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,347 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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AF07 VTY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF07 VTY, 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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AF07 VTY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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