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CA56 OJR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 OJR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nearing wear bands / perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wires broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

T P M S light on

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,210 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 99,208 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet doesnt close fully

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,304 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 23 Jan 2017 68,057 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,913 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,865 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,520 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,060 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side headlamp bulb cover insecure.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,873 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,692 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 OJR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA56 OJR, 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 CA56 OJR registered?

CA56 OJR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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