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VN57 JTZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 JTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 125,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,572 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 118,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,854 miles

Brake pad working light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Run flat light on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 113,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pad working light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Run flat light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,754 miles

covers under bonnet items not seen

trays under car items not seen

Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure and covering number plate (1.1.C.1c)

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

covers under bonnet items not seen

trays under car items not seen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,044 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad warning light wire damaged

offside rear brake pad warning light wire detached

slight play offside rear suspension joint

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad warning light wire damaged

offside rear brake pad warning light wire detached

slight play offside rear suspension joint

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake pad warning light wire detached

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,797 miles

Rear brake pads low. Rear brake discs,corroded and scored. Rear tyre treads low, and offside rear tyre punctured. Offside front tyre, low on inner edge.

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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VN57 JTZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN57 JTZ, 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 VN57 JTZ registered?

VN57 JTZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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