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DV07 AVO

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 AVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 128,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 123,987 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2022 123,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. Connected ball joint also worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device missing Mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perishing and worn on the inside where cords can be seen/felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perishing and worn on the inside where cords can be seen/felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have some minor scoring pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,524 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

N/S/F wiper slightly judders/smears

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,611 miles

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

Inside edge off left rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Outside edges off both front tyres tread ok

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight gear oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,508 miles

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

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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DV07 AVO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red 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 DV07 AVO, 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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DV07 AVO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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