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TKZ 8906

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 8906
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,076 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2024 117,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,875 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,653 miles

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

Parking brake effort only just met. Low on nearside.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,921 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,026 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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TKZ 8906 is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TKZ 8906, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKZ 8906 registered?

TKZ 8906 is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is TKZ 8906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKZ 8906 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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