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VN57 TMU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 TMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 83,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 70,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,177 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,883 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

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

under tray (covers)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,140 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,967 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,208 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 TMU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TMU, 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 VN57 TMU registered?

VN57 TMU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is VN57 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 TMU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN57 TMU have outstanding finance?

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