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VE56 OHU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,419 mi
Last recorded136,419 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 OHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 136,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 131,769 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 126,631 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,967 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 2mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,395 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,215 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,842 miles

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

service light on

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,842 miles

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

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

service light on

Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,507 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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VE56 OHU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE56 OHU, 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 VE56 OHU registered?

VE56 OHU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is VE56 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 OHU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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