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VF07 MYX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,600 mi
Last recorded151,600 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 MYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 151,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 151,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear some sensors wires lose and hanging

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all component rear bushes worn slight

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 147,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear some sensors wires lose and hanging

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all component rear bushes worn slight

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 147,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective between centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wire insecure and damaged by driveshaft

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tpms light on

Fail 9 Jul 2024 147,456 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust mounting defective between centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wire insecure and damaged by driveshaft

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake pad wire insecure-possibly rubbing on driveshaft ?

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front moderately perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front moderately perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2021 118,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,175 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,621 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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VF07 MYX 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 VF07 MYX, 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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What year was VF07 MYX registered?

VF07 MYX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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