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CV57 OWZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,846 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 93,339 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose porous both cracked (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,112 miles

Front tyres wearing low on tread

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar has movement in it

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing low on tread

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar has movement in it

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,777 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,045 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 25 Oct 2014 41,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,688 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 21,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 13,395 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on outer side wall but cords not visable

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 13,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres have cuts on outer side wall but cords not visable

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 13,333 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall, cords are not visible

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall, cords not visible

Offside front brake disc corroded on the braking surface

Offside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall, cords are not visible

Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,451 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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CV57 OWZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV57 OWZ, 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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CV57 OWZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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