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CU07 VPX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,084 mi
Last recorded131,084 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,711 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 120,711 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,943 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,166 miles

damp around power steering pump

fine cracks on both front flexable brake pipes

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water from both jets (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread below limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tread low (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int mirror ()

damp around power steering pump

fine cracks on both front flexable brake pipes

front and rear brake discs lipped

unable too examine sills as covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,924 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES INNER EDGE VERY LOW

Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES INNER EDGE VERY LOW

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE very low outter tread

O/S/F TYRE worn outter tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,643 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,403 miles

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

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)

rear discs badly corroded and rust pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,820 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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CU07 VPX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CU07 VPX, 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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CU07 VPX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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