CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN56 OCR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 OCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 8 Oct 2024 65,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn *LOWER REAR ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure *BULGE ON INNER SIDEWALL* (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

*BOTH HIGH/MAIN BEAM BULBS FITTED INCORRECTLY*

*FUEL CAP/SEALING DEVICE SEAL CRACKING*

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 65,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high *Bulb Fitted Incorrectly* (4.1.2 (a))

*Both High/Main Beam Bulbs Fitted Incorrectly*

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Cracked* (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear *Fuel Cap/Sealing Device Seal Cracking*

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured *Both Rear Bulbs Pale* (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Cracked* (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 63,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,879 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,191 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 37,191 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 32,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 25,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,129 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 19,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,129 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN56 OCR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EN56 OCR, 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

How do I check the history of EN56 OCR?

You can check the full history of EN56 OCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN56 OCR registered?

EN56 OCR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is EN56 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 OCR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN56 OCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN56 OCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.