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VA57 AUH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,719 mi
Last recorded54,719 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 AUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 54,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pad wire adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2025 54,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective petrol cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

near side rear tyre showing slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,068 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre worn on the inner side

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,052 miles

Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,219 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,822 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,428 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 21,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,446 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,313 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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VA57 AUH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA57 AUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA57 AUH registered?

VA57 AUH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2007.

Is VA57 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 AUH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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