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AR07 KWV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 KWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,463 miles

Front Exhaust flange bolts missing, one 1 left which is rotten.

Handbrake effort poor but efficiency requirements met, advise adjustment.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush has moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp is taped up.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre rubs on arch intermittently and has caused light sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush has moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre rubs on arch intermittently and has caused light sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear subframe shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wiring for underglow lighting is insecure and rubbing on exhaust.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,642 miles

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

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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AR07 KWV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR07 KWV, 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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AR07 KWV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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