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VA07 XAK

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 XAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 154,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively slight damage to wheel speed reluctor ring (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively slight damage to wheel speed reluctor ring (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Paking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Dec 2025 154,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively slight damage to wheel speed reluctor ring (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively slight damage to wheel speed reluctor ring (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge / 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Paking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,461 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre - leaking / Worn out on edges / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 151,461 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre - leaking / Worn out on edges / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge / Tyre size 195/55R16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 136,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge, 3mm over 3/4 of the tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,651 miles

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

nearside front tyre badly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2020 119,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

nearside front tyre badly perished

tyre warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,581 miles

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

front tyres perished

rear brake pads very low and discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,726 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,289 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 86,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,474 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,686 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 XAK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue 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 XAK, 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 XAK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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