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EA07 BZO

2007 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

192,987 mi
Last recorded192,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 BZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 192,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 189,399 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 189,399 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 185,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 177,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 165,696 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 158,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 144,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,440 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,266 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,266 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,974 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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EA07 BZO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA07 BZO, 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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EA07 BZO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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