MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
damage to windscreen in zone`b`
engine covers & under trays fitted
reverse lamp/s not working
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction zone `a` crack (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
damage to windscreen in zone`b`
engine covers & under trays fitted
reverse lamp/s not working
brake warning lamp on
Nearside Rear tyre low tread and perished
windscreen damage at top of screen not considered in view of road
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very badly scrubbed on inner edge, advise replace. (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack and perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE57 VKV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DE57 VKV, 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 DE57 VKV registered?
DE57 VKV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2007.
Is DE57 VKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE57 VKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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