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VO57 NVB

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,890 mi
Last recorded125,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 NVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 125,890 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 125,890 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 119,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 119,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,339 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear DRIVESHAFT END CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE LAMP ON

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear DRIVESHAFT END CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,893 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,123 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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 / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking within tread

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,249 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,235 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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VO57 NVB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VO57 NVB, 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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VO57 NVB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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