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DN56 MVU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,810 mi
Last recorded117,810 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,810 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 117,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,178 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,126 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,286 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,418 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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DN56 MVU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN56 MVU, 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 DN56 MVU registered?

DN56 MVU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is DN56 MVU safe to buy?

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