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EN56 OCU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 OCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,597 miles

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

rear diff noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,595 miles

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

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 71,456 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,576 miles

Both front tyres perished in the tread area and outer side walls

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,576 miles

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

Both front tyres perished in the tread area and outer side walls

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,but grooves are not as deep as those with wear indicators,therefore not testable tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,but grooves are not as deep as those with wear indicators,therefore not testable tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,343 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,102 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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EN56 OCU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN56 OCU, 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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EN56 OCU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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