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VN57 PYP

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,002 mi
Last recorded143,002 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 PYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 140,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 134,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 129,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 120,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 112,792 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 112,792 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 103,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 103,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 93,052 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 82,405 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 82,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,505 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 68,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shoulder wear evident front tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,367 miles

Advise n/s/r reverse lamp inop

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 22,652 miles

alloy scuffs

dsc warning lights on

rear washer inop

Pass 29 Nov 2010 16,907 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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VN57 PYP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN57 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

VN57 PYP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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