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FG07 TCV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 TCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,378 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,069 miles

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

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))

covers/undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad lining low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad lining low. (3.5.1g)

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,640 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,241 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,229 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 3,481 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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FG07 TCV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FG07 TCV, 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 FG07 TCV registered?

FG07 TCV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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