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MA07EPL
2007 BMW 116
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration MA07EPL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Low brake pad warning light on... off side rear wire broken
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,085 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,550 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,028 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear handbrake lower in effort than o/s
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake lower in effort than o/s
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,690 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,507 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing mirror cracked
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor hanging down (1.6 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing mirror cracked
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020 26 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,001 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019 26 Jun 202614 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,297 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018 26 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,321 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 26 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2015 26 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,522 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014 26 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,972 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013 26 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,988 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012 26 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,077 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,730 MI
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MA07EPL was registered on 2007-05-14
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