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VK07 UZY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 UZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,685 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,573 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2020 67,573 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,415 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,977 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,364 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,031 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,031 miles

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 17,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,068 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VK07 UZY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK07 UZY, 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 VK07 UZY registered?

VK07 UZY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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