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T40 LGA

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,887 mi
Last recorded68,887 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 LGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 63,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,926 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 61,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,915 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 60,915 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,180 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,380 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,345 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,403 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre + nail

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,285 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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T40 LGA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T40 LGA, 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 T40 LGA registered?

T40 LGA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is T40 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 LGA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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