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GF07 BVX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,857 mi
Last recorded58,857 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 BVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 58,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

power steering pump noisy when turning

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,582 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 45,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,575 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,204 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GF07 BVX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF07 BVX, 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 GF07 BVX registered?

GF07 BVX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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