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AV57 EYU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 EYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2026 102,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,777 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system secure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs inner surfaces pitted

rear windscreen washer not working

Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs inner surfaces pitted

rear windscreen washer not working

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,606 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges 195x55x16 runflat

headlamps reset to recheck headlamp aim

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,064 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,703 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 32,703 miles

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

indicators not self cancelling.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,113 miles

all tyres started to perish between treads

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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AV57 EYU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV57 EYU, 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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What year was AV57 EYU registered?

AV57 EYU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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