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FV07 ADZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,621 mi
Last recorded134,621 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 ADZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,282 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (expanded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material expanded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (expanded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material expanded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,072 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 9 Nov 2018 122,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,455 miles

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

Rear parking brake components squeal when efficiency tested using roller brake tester at time of test - advise full brake check

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay & on underside

Fail 3 Nov 2016 115,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe to washer jet found disconnected (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insufficient fluid pressure due to nearside pipe disconnected (8.2.3)

Rear parking brake components squeal when efficiency tested using roller brake tester at time of test - advise full brake check

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay & on underside

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,739 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,421 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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FV07 ADZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FV07 ADZ, 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 FV07 ADZ registered?

FV07 ADZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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The MOT history for FV07 ADZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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