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FE07 XLP

2007 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

271,984 mi
Last recorded271,984 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 XLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 271,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 157,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 152,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 144,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust front clamp missing

osf brake flexible hose bracket missing

Fail 1 Mar 2023 144,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front flexi hose clamp missing flexi insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2023 144,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,838 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing and bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 131,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,231 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,231 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2017 92,798 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 85,689 miles

service warning light on dashboard

Pass 2 May 2015 81,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

stone chips in front screen / front number plate cracked / rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 26,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,296 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 XLP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel 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 FE07 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

FE07 XLP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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