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BT07 XVK

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 XVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,520 miles

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Pass 16 May 2023 119,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2023 119,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,109 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Tread Low/Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 103,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Tread Low/Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,911 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,911 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,257 miles

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,300 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,261 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 41,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XVK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

BT07 XVK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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