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EA07 VHE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 VHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 111,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,917 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,678 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 90,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,330 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,703 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,632 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 65,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,698 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,893 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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EA07 VHE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EA07 VHE, 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 EA07 VHE registered?

EA07 VHE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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