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DV57 ZGX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,230 mi
Last recorded57,230 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 ZGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,164 miles

Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,404 miles

n/side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,498 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 22,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,292 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 ZGX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

DV57 ZGX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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