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VA57 AUX

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 AUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,296 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,418 miles

o/s/rear tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear screen wash not working

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,528 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 AUX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA57 AUX, 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 VA57 AUX registered?

VA57 AUX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is VA57 AUX safe to buy?

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