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AV57 NHZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 141,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,965 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 138,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,912 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 116,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,051 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,244 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,244 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,628 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,953 miles

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm

unable to check all brake pipes and fuel pipes because of under trays

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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AV57 NHZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AV57 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

AV57 NHZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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