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VA07 DKF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2021 86,795 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 86,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,633 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 72,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 51,160 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 51,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 43,083 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads 3/4mm

rear washer inop

Pass 28 May 2010 32,097 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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VA07 DKF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 VA07 DKF, 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 VA07 DKF registered?

VA07 DKF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is VA07 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 DKF 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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