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EJ07 RVP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 RVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 93,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 89,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,948 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - almost to cord.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

O/S windscreen washer jet damaged and just adequately providing water.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 10 May 2021 82,948 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - almost to cord.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S windscreen washer jet damaged and just adequately providing water.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,820 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,317 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,317 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,015 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,341 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,803 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,891 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 RVP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ07 RVP, 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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What year was EJ07 RVP registered?

EJ07 RVP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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