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VA07 CWP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 CWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 138,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,503 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,761 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,175 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 99,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,972 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

handbrake lever high

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front registration plate deteriorated

handbrake lever high

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,142 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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VA07 CWP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VA07 CWP, 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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VA07 CWP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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