MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has small stone chip
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has small stone chip
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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VA57 BWL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 VA57 BWL, 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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VA57 BWL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2007.
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