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VA07 DKV

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,751 mi
Last recorded69,751 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 DKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 69,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 68,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 57,629 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 48,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 39,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,836 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2016 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,958 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2014 29,363 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 25,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,495 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 17,818 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2010 13,902 miles

Both front tyres are worn on 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 DKV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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