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EA07 CUH

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 CUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 144,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 144,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,418 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 129,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 123,517 miles

Central Front Exhaust front pipe securing bolt broken, not affecting overall security

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust front pipe securing bolt broken, not affecting overall security

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 117,616 miles

Handbrake lever near end of travel

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake system may need adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 117,604 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever near end of travel

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake system may need adjustment or repair.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,047 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2019 110,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,949 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,613 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,007 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 83,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,430 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 CUH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA07 CUH, 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 CUH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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