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EK07 MEV

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,975 mi
Last recorded118,975 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 MEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,975 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 107,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,528 miles

N/S Rear seat belt unable to check fully due to child seat fited.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,022 miles

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

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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EK07 MEV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK07 MEV, 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 EK07 MEV registered?

EK07 MEV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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