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AF57 VWP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 118,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 6 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 111,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges very low also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front heavy but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 81,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,653 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r Child Seat Fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,547 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,311 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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AF57 VWP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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