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AX57 AAY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,096 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

parking brake lever high

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 56,509 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 3 Jun 2016 52,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,973 miles

front pads low

Pass 30 May 2014 34,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 22,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,958 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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AX57 AAY 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 92.3%.

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 AX57 AAY, 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 AX57 AAY registered?

AX57 AAY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AX57 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 AAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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