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FE07 FVC

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 FVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2023 150,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING FROM INSPECTION

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,541 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on

minor oil leak rear differential

nsf headlight has slight water ingress

Fail 9 Dec 2021 139,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

TPMS Light on

minor oil leak rear differential

nsf headlight has slight water ingress

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 112,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed x2 deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 112,769 miles

Offside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed x2 deterioated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 98,636 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 98,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,421 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,596 miles

fuel flap insecure when open

Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

fuel flap insecure when open

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,713 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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FE07 FVC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE07 FVC, 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 FE07 FVC registered?

FE07 FVC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2007.

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