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VA07 HDZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,131 mi
Last recorded144,131 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,131 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,767 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,205 miles

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,049 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,908 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HDZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

VA07 HDZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is VA07 HDZ safe to buy?

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