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AN04 HOB

2007 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,986 mi
Last recorded147,986 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN04 HOB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 147,986 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear intermediate brake hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s rear subframe attachment brackets are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s rears down to 3mm and both are devoid of tread on inner edges. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,155 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,264 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body parts corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front brake hoses are deterioted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,494 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyre treads are devoid of tread on outer edges. recommend renewal

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,250 miles

Front both front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect only just passed requirements recommend replaced!! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace in 2-3 months!!! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe/Cat (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit reccomend tyres replace approx 3/4000 miles (both rear) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,176 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,718 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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AN04 HOB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AN04 HOB, 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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AN04 HOB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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