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DE07 DLZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 87,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,690 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,262 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,144 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,842 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,751 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,913 miles

offside rear run flat tyre has puncture repair

Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,712 miles

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

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

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

brake and park brake service

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,030 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 DLZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DE07 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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