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CA56 LHF

2007 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 LHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 116,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 116,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Front wing slightly damage

Pass 3 Aug 2019 114,576 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 114,576 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,840 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 105,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 96,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,997 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,198 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres close to limits

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,170 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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CA56 LHF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA56 LHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA56 LHF registered?

CA56 LHF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 February 2007.

Is CA56 LHF safe to buy?

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