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DN56 VCT

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,943 mi
Last recorded106,943 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 106,943 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge close to cord

Fail 8 Feb 2021 96,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge close to cord

Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,171 miles

both rear tyres are warn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,747 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,747 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 30 Nov 2012 59,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chip on the windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,257 miles

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Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 20,220 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 VCT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

DN56 VCT is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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