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DV57 VHX

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,592 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,160 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,871 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 101,869 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 76,669 miles

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

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Dec 2016 76,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 15 Aug 2015 67,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,651 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,816 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 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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