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BL56 DBV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 DBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 110,101 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats are folded down, seat belts not checked

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,854 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,824 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,258 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,133 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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BL56 DBV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL56 DBV, 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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BL56 DBV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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