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AP57 LVM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,584 mi
Last recorded139,584 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,584 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 139,584 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam. (4.1.4 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 132,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 10 Sep 2018 128,014 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,797 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,817 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 81,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,733 miles

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

advise osr tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,375 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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AP57 LVM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP57 LVM, 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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AP57 LVM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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