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GF07 RTZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,807 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear nearside and offside ,tyres worn on inside edges.

Rear suspension rusty.

undertrays fitted front to rear.

Pass 19 May 2025 130,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 130,072 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 121,331 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 111,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 102,785 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 102,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2021 97,039 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant warning lamp came on (red) cooling fan not working?

Fail 2 Jun 2020 90,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant warning lamp came on (red) cooling fan not working?

Pass 10 May 2019 79,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 66,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 66,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,341 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre (not deep enough to reach cords)

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre (not deep enough to reach cords)

Offside Front Cut in tyre (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm inners (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 May 2015 39,575 miles

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front shock absorber dust cover insecure slightly

offside rear tyre tread has cuts/splits

Pass 16 May 2014 30,674 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen has a combination of scratchs

Pass 11 May 2013 21,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 5,710 miles

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

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 RTZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue 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 GF07 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

GF07 RTZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is GF07 RTZ safe to buy?

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