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VK57 UVL

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,168 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,085 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all4 front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all4 front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,051 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 127,051 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,273 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 100,524 miles

plastic covers on sills

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warnin g lamp on

plastic covers on sills

traction control lamp on

Pass 6 May 2014 68,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer wheel rim is damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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

n/s/f outer wheel rim is damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,979 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 UVL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK57 UVL, 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 VK57 UVL registered?

VK57 UVL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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