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VE07 KPY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,084 mi
Last recorded150,084 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 KPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 150,084 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Nov 2025 150,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise rear brake pads low

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 150,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,587 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2023 144,957 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2023 144,957 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perishing

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,921 miles

wear nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,369 miles

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 23 May 2019 132,771 miles

wear nearside rear tyre inner edge only just legal

Pass 24 May 2018 129,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TMS light on pos N/S/R very low

Fail 24 May 2018 129,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb fitment incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TMS light on pos N/S/R very low

Pass 7 May 2017 125,442 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 116,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,769 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner 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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VE07 KPY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE07 KPY, 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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VE07 KPY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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