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EJ07 LCF

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,156 mi
Last recorded142,156 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 142,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 136,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,708 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 129,708 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,229 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 102,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 88,568 miles

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,257 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,328 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,862 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre close to limits

Fail 23 Nov 2013 63,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,803 miles

front & rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2010 35,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,358 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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EJ07 LCF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ07 LCF, 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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EJ07 LCF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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