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BV07 UKL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 UKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,376 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 102,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered front and rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Not working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the LIMIT of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front to rear at rear, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 87,371 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Items around interior rear view mirror, (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered front and rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Not working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the LIMIT of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front to rear at rear, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,476 miles

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder,

Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side walls and tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside and outer sidewall and tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside and outer sidewalland tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder,

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In poor condition, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,683 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,777 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,202 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,200 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Inner Pads look low

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 41,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,905 miles

Slight uneven wear to both front tyres on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,012 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 UKL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV07 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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