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VE07 VHM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,501 mi
Last recorded141,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 VHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 141,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Inner Front Mounted Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,783 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,994 miles

Lumpy tick over! Slight engine misfire?

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 119,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hand brake warning lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,211 miles

Bonnet release needs slight adjustment!

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges!

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,477 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

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

Pass 24 May 2014 100,165 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 88,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 77,304 miles

Tyres worn on edges.

Fail 18 May 2012 77,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 May 2011 63,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,159 miles

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

Front brake pads worn,moreso on inner pads.

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

Rear brake pads worn,moreso on inner pars.

Wiper blade leaving lines on windscreen.

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 VHM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE07 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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