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VA57 LWX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,475 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,517 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses lightly cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside front brake hoses lightly cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 21,308 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 LWX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

Is VA57 LWX safe to buy?

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