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BF07 BGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 139,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 139,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,589 miles

Handbrake performance just met.

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

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

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,237 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 4 Feb 2015 95,556 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,247 miles

n/s rear lense broken but not showing white light

Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,812 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,794 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,291 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,240 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,240 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,107 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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BF07 BGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF07 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF07 BGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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