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HV07 VLY

2007 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 31688,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VLY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 205 55r16

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

tpm warning lamp on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 81,991 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 205 55r16

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

tpm warning lamp on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light reset/off at time of retest

Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of windscreen cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside of windscreen cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,109 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,804 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HV07 VLY is a 2007 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,759 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV07 VLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV07 VLY registered?

HV07 VLY is a 2007 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2007.

Is HV07 VLY safe to buy?

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