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DV57 XEL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 XEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,736 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush has movement (borderline ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged all way round side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine cover and undertrays fitted hideing some components

advise tyre monitor light on

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,546 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,213 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,782 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,338 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Offside steering rack arm has very little play

Unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2010 22,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R HAS A BABY SEAT IN CAN NOT CHECK FULL SEAT BELT

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R HAS A BABY SEAT IN CAN NOT CHECK FULL SEAT BELT

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XEL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DV57 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

DV57 XEL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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