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CU57 OEB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OEB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear number plate lamps flickering

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 84,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,109 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 76,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,195 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,969 miles

Rear washers not working

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,233 miles

Child seat fiited to nearside rear, belt not tested.

Fail 24 Sep 2011 33,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fiited to nearside rear, belt not tested.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,984 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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CU57 OEB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU57 OEB, 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 CU57 OEB registered?

CU57 OEB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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