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VA57 FUM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,751 mi
Last recorded62,751 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 FUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside worn on edges + tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside RECOMMEND replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,762 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 40,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,659 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 FUM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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