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EJ07 RVR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,647 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread (3mm) and cracking inside of tread

Power steering feels slightly heavy but functioning ok

Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres low on tread (3mm) and cracking inside of tread

Power steering feels slightly heavy but functioning ok

Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,961 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,793 miles

Child seat fittings fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Front brake discs worn close to serviceable limit

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

Nearside front inner brake pad worn close to serviceable limit

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,784 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 May 2010 24,946 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 24,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,681 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 RVR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ07 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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