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VU07 NLV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 NLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,699 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,381 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slight tightness on lock to lock inspection .

Fail 10 Feb 2025 115,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slight tightness on lock to lock inspection .

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,576 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 100,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,997 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 83,319 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to degrade/delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides slightly (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides slightly (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,945 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,109 miles

nearside park brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,918 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,496 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2009 26,451 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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VU07 NLV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU07 NLV, 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 VU07 NLV registered?

VU07 NLV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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