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DE07 DLD

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,656 mi
Last recorded122,656 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 DLD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm joint boot badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash in red

damage to nearside rear bodywork

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Jan 2024 122,646 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading too low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm joint boot badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash in red

damage to nearside rear bodywork

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,936 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear

exhaust front join nuts completely corroded away, Chance of exhaust dropping off

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure, cv joint damaged and will be unable to secure boot back onto broken cv joint ( requires joint or shaft ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge badly worn and inside edge just starting to wear in certain places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside rear

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front join nuts completely corroded away, Chance of exhaust dropping off

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,094 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears from hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak on engine

front exhaust join has 4 nuts to secure to front pipe, these nuts have completely corroded away, exhaust is secure but could come detached at any time

Fail 7 Jan 2022 109,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn badly ( 205 55 16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears from hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust join has 4 nuts to secure to front pipe, these nuts have completely corroded away, exhaust is secure but could come detached at any time

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears after hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 105,902 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rears after hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rears from hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rears from hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 100,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,611 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,164 miles

Dash display shows there is a fault with the steering lock.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,162 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,176 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,408 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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DE07 DLD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DE07 DLD, 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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DE07 DLD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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