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VU57 VMG

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 VMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,175 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 79,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,332 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,570 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,459 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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VU57 VMG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VU57 VMG, 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 VU57 VMG registered?

VU57 VMG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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