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BM07 GEM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM07 GEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,766 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 119,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated too calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated too calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, marked with chalk, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,551 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,724 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 45,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 28,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 17,886 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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BM07 GEM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM07 GEM, 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 BM07 GEM registered?

BM07 GEM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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