2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · FT07 MLL
2007 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 103,888 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FT07 MLL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 103,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT07 MLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 116 (FT07 MLL) between August 2010 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FT07 MLL Mileage History
- 09/08/201026,298 mi
- 08/08/201130,601 mi+4,303 mi
- 27/07/201234,927 mi+4,326 mi
- 06/09/201340,068 mi+5,141 mi
- 02/09/201444,506 mi+4,438 mi
- 02/09/201549,471 mi+4,965 mi
- 31/08/201661,752 mi+12,281 mi
- 23/08/201773,168 mi+11,416 mi
- 23/08/201773,168 mi
- 05/09/201888,753 mi+15,585 mi
- 06/09/201888,753 mi
- 04/12/201997,802 mi+9,049 mi
- 05/12/201997,807 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/202099,681 mi+1,874 mi
- 13/09/2021101,269 mi+1,588 mi
- 27/09/2022102,745 mi+1,476 mi
- 29/09/2022102,749 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2023103,884 mi+1,135 mi
- 03/10/2023103,888 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,901 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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