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DN56 VCU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,403 mi
Last recorded108,403 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 86,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,159 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,246 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,434 miles

Run flat tyre fitted to the n/s/f and none run flat fitted to the o/s/f

Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Run flat tyre fitted to the n/s/f and none run flat fitted to the o/s/f

Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,456 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 VCU 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 DN56 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

DN56 VCU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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