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VX57 PZG

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,005 mi
Last recorded93,005 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 PZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,391 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,042 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,481 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,387 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 58,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,125 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear brake pads low

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,207 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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VX57 PZG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX57 PZG, 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 VX57 PZG registered?

VX57 PZG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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