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AP07 DXR

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,349 mi
Last recorded96,349 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 DXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 95,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,551 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,551 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,024 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,900 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,512 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge bald

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake wearing wire broken

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,280 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake wearing wire broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2013 40,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,196 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

unable to check brake pipe ETC due to underbody trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DXR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

AP07 DXR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AP07 DXR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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