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EO57 BLV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,069 mi
Last recorded136,069 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 BLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 136,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 136,067 miles

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both marked in Yellow (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Side's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,419 miles

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

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,232 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 92,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,692 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,650 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 79,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 10 Mar 2017 75,680 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2014 64,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,802 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,537 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlight

slight wear to front brake discs

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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EO57 BLV 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 73.7%.

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 EO57 BLV, 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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EO57 BLV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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