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A6 BGC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,109 miles

2x rear shockers corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear hub bush slight play

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,839 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,600 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,239 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres on limit 1.6 mm

o/s n/s front inner rack bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,413 miles

1.tyre pressure light on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 29,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,063 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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A6 BGC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A6 BGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 BGC registered?

A6 BGC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is A6 BGC safe to buy?

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