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EK07 MGJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 MGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,527 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,893 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 119,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,979 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,357 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 99,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 85,974 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 85,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 78,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 78,710 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine laeking oil

Pass 1 May 2012 73,848 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2011 62,229 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,229 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,853 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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EK07 MGJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK07 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

EK07 MGJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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