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AO57 XOU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,011 miles

brake warning message on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,075 miles

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

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

brake warning message,front sensor wires broken.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 98,075 miles

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

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

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

brake warning message,front sensor wires broken.

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,752 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front tyre pressure light is on

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

brake warning lamp is on, front and rear brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on - front and rear brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

large oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2022 85,854 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

large oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,955 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 80,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 77,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,706 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,511 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 23 Sep 2015 39,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Aug 2011 17,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,942 miles

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

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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AO57 XOU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO57 XOU, 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 AO57 XOU registered?

AO57 XOU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AO57 XOU safe to buy?

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