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E9 FKA

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 FKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,572 miles

Front Shock absorber protection gaiters fallen apart both sides

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,272 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 137,265 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 26 Jul 2024 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,816 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,816 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,330 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 107,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 107,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,299 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,890 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,890 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge of tread.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 77,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,755 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E9 FKA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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 E9 FKA, 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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E9 FKA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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