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VA56 AHP

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 AHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,000 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,143 miles

Nearside Front rubber brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front rubber brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,604 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,171 miles

X 2 warning lights on Indercating faults

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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VA56 AHP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA56 AHP, 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 VA56 AHP registered?

VA56 AHP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is VA56 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA56 AHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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