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AP07 CTE

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 95,930 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All)(O/S/R ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 95,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All)(O/S/R ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 81,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 68,917 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,637 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,589 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,469 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,230 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,252 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 8 Mar 2013 18,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,122 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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AP07 CTE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP07 CTE, 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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AP07 CTE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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