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A19 RVB

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,163 mi
Last recorded100,163 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 666,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,713 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,698 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,628 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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A19 RVB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A19 RVB, 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 A19 RVB registered?

A19 RVB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is A19 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 RVB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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