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C12 MCV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,750 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,984 miles

Brake pad wear sensor broken.

Bulb warning light on.

Eml light on.

Handbrake light on.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pad wear sensor broken.

Bulb warning light on.

Eml light on.

Handbrake light on.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,822 miles

Advise E.M,L on

Advise brake warning light on

Advise nearside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating but not binding at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,219 miles

Advise EML on

Advise brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,209 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 15 Jul 2013 61,690 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,690 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 48,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,135 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,884 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face showing deterioration.advise monitering.

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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C12 MCV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C12 MCV, 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 C12 MCV registered?

C12 MCV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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