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BT07 VXY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,192 mi
Last recorded201,192 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 VXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 201,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 201,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 176,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 167,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 167,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 161,263 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 153,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 145,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2020 145,715 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,341 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,308 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,927 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 74,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,188 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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BT07 VXY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT07 VXY, 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 BT07 VXY registered?

BT07 VXY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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