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BL07 ZFM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,661 mi
Last recorded174,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,661 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat connection , retaining nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 174,661 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat connection , retaining nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 166,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside , brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,677 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre on outer edge, not repairableP: 19555R16 ()

Offside Rear Outer 60mm section of rim missing,

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear output leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 148,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre on outer edge, not repairableP: 19555R16 ()

Offside Rear Outer 60mm section of rim missing,

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear output leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 130,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,799 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust to catalytic converter flange nuts corroded but system still secure

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust to catalytic converter flange nuts corroded but system still secure

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,065 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,162 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on edges.

Brake warning light staying on.

Front brake discs and pads approx 3,000 miles.

Slight buckle to offside front road wheel.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,162 miles

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

Brake warning light staying on.

Both front tyres worn very low on edges.

Front brake discs and pads approx 3,000 miles.

Slight buckle to offside front road wheel.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,446 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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BL07 ZFM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL07 ZFM, 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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BL07 ZFM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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