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FD07 TWA

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 TWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 91,738 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 74,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 74,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,091 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 38,791 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,626 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 27,626 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,660 miles

Wiperblades judder across screen

Pass 13 May 2011 14,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,832 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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FD07 TWA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD07 TWA, 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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What year was FD07 TWA registered?

FD07 TWA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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