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EX07 ZRT

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

172,777 mi
Last recorded172,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 ZRT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 172,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 159,569 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 159,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 149,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin especially inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad sensor light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 133,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,864 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges + cracking 195/55/16 87V R/F Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 195/55/16 87W R/F Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55/16 87W R/F Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,716 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,922 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,496 miles

near side parking brake performance slighty lower than off side

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,215 miles

Offside Rear 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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EX07 ZRT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EX07 ZRT, 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 EX07 ZRT registered?

EX07 ZRT is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is EX07 ZRT safe to buy?

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