MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction blacked out sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on & wire fouling wheel (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe pinch bolt not fully fastened (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. done (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost mounting bush nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring swollen rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lens tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface defective (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear seatbelt clasp cover missing still functional
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
auxiliary belt off center on crankshaft pulley
brake fluid looks of poor condition advise check
fuel filler cap sealing ring deteriorated
Rear exhaust silencer removed allowing exhaust gases into the cab area
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
O/s front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers smeary
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring view
Under covers fitted obscuring view
Engine covers fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under covers fitted obscuring view
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV57 VHX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey 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 DV57 VHX, 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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DV57 VHX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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