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AP07 CTY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,514 mi
Last recorded108,514 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,459 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,284 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,248 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,591 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 23 Dec 2010 26,895 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 26,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,468 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CTY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CTY, 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 AP07 CTY registered?

AP07 CTY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is AP07 CTY safe to buy?

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