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FL07 AOU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,928 mi
Last recorded161,928 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 AOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 161,928 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 155,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 147,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,743 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering slightly noisy on operation

Fail 15 Oct 2019 138,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering slightly noisy on operation

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,991 miles

some covers impede part of inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2018 136,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some covers impede part of inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 134,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has damage to the sidewall

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,062 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction contorl light on

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 39,056 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 May 2011 39,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing low

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,392 miles

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

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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FL07 AOU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL07 AOU, 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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FL07 AOU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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