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VA07 DMF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,318 mi
Last recorded115,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 DMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 110,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims over sill

Pass 23 Jan 2015 110,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims over sill

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,553 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,839 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,137 miles

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,136 miles

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

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2011 52,384 miles

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,012 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,078 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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VA07 DMF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA07 DMF, 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 VA07 DMF registered?

VA07 DMF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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