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DV07 KCZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 KCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,710 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to back.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,048 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,599 miles

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

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,879 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 69,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,478 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 68,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges also uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,091 miles

dent in n/s rear wheel inner rim

n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,612 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 31,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,893 miles

brake discs all surface corrison

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs all surface corrison

Pass 5 May 2010 23,721 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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DV07 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DV07 KCZ, 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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What year was DV07 KCZ registered?

DV07 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2007.

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