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FH07 ZDT

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 ZDT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 92,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,970 miles

Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 91,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,404 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,016 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

underside covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 76,016 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine management lamp illuminated

underside covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2015 73,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,013 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

none run flat tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,410 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,386 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,386 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,875 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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FH07 ZDT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH07 ZDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH07 ZDT registered?

FH07 ZDT is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FH07 ZDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH07 ZDT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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