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FE07 XPA

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,859 mi
Last recorded179,859 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 XPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 179,859 miles

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

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 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 2 Oct 2023 167,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 138,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,801 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,714 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks inside tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks inside tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight wear to both front discs

Fail 18 Aug 2017 105,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks inside tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks inside tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight wear to both front discs

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,569 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,671 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 XPA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

FE07 XPA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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