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VU07 ECV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 ECV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,697 miles

under trays fitted prevents checks certain iteams.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 117,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted prevents checks certain iteams.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,969 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake effort is slightly low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,701 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,032 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,065 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger adrift

Fail 6 Jun 2018 80,058 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))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

centre exhaust hanger adrift

o/s/r indicator deteriorated

o/s/r upper side light deteriorated

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,966 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,756 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,141 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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VU07 ECV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU07 ECV, 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 VU07 ECV registered?

VU07 ECV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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