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GF07 XYC

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,431 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 103,431 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,608 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 73,608 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel filler flap broken

no reverse light

tyre pressure light on

Fail 10 Sep 2019 46,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel filler flap broken

no reverse light

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all advise replace (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all advise replace (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,263 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,363 miles

both front tyres worn off on edges of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,228 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,087 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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GF07 XYC 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

GF07 XYC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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