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B20 DEN

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,899 mi
Last recorded120,899 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 116,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 112,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,902 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,075 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,677 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,244 miles

Covers under the car

Pass 21 Nov 2015 56,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,841 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres slightly cracking in the tread

Pass 24 May 2012 32,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,163 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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B20 DEN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B20 DEN, 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 B20 DEN registered?

B20 DEN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is B20 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 DEN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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