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VK57 RZO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 RZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,044 miles

Front Lower Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Front Upper Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Rear Outer Lamp lens cracked.

Pass 19 Jan 2020 100,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,271 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)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 63,321 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,248 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 44,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,025 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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VK57 RZO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK57 RZO, 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 VK57 RZO registered?

VK57 RZO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for VK57 RZO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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