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VF07 AEP

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 AEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake bad wire (sheath) rubbing outer driveshaft boot

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 77,928 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake bad wire (sheath) rubbing outer driveshaft boot

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,994 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,692 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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VF07 AEP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VF07 AEP, 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 VF07 AEP registered?

VF07 AEP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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