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VE07 VHJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 80,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 63,540 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 63,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,657 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,117 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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VE07 VHJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE07 VHJ, 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 VE07 VHJ registered?

VE07 VHJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is VE07 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE07 VHJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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