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BL56 TOV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,024 mi
Last recorded143,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,024 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in o/s/r top arm bush

Fail 13 Feb 2018 143,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

slight play in o/s/r top arm bush

Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,783 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,031 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,963 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TOV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL56 TOV, 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 BL56 TOV registered?

BL56 TOV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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