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BV07 BHZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 103,256 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 97,519 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,876 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 40,426 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2014 33,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 May 2014 33,050 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) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 22,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,217 miles

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

dsc light on

washer pressure low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,009 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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BV07 BHZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV07 BHZ, 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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BV07 BHZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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