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AF57 UCE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 UCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 135,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2024 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,725 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake hoses starting to crack

floor pans corroding but inspection limited due to floor covers

fuel cap seal starting to crack

minor movement in front lower suspension arm bushes , and rear beam axle bushes

sill , floor and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 114,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not straight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake hoses starting to crack

floor pans corroding but inspection limited due to floor covers

fuel cap seal starting to crack

minor movement in front lower suspension arm bushes , and rear beam axle bushes

sill , floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,958 miles

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

covers fitted under bonnit

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,947 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,947 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,705 miles

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

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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AF57 UCE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF57 UCE, 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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AF57 UCE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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