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BV07 BKD

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,251 mi
Last recorded177,251 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 177,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 164,430 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2021 164,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,828 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,674 miles

Damage o front of vehicle but sharp edges taped over

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,343 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 89,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,797 miles

Both front tyres perished on tread

Pass 21 May 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,276 miles

all road tyres care should be taken to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

tyre light is on !

Fail 10 Mar 2010 15,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washer fluid very thick

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,958 miles

washer fluid very thick

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 BKD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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