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VA57 UHD

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,664 mi
Last recorded90,664 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,964 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged SLIGHTLY PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

all brake discs rusty

centre exhaust bracket broken

fuel cap flap broken

oil residue around rear diff unit

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,099 miles

Brakes ; Brake discs corroding on inner face Nearside front & both rear

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 31 % , Nearside lower

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged short but deep cut in tread ( flint removed ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside park brake slight low effort

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp image deteriorating

both rear tyres 3mm

washers weak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,641 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 35 % , n/s lower performance

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 47,085 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 47,085 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,413 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,248 miles

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

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

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 UHD 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 92.9%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

VA57 UHD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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