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EF07 LNV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 LNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,282 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,313 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,687 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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EF07 LNV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF07 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF07 LNV registered?

EF07 LNV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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