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DV57 VHU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,621 miles

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,951 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,896 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,896 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 29,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 20,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 20,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 May 2011 20,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,583 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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DV57 VHU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV57 VHU, 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 DV57 VHU registered?

DV57 VHU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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