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2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · J13 UAE

J13 UAE

2007 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/12/2007. Recorded mileage 73,549 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2007
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1596cc

J13 UAE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2024
  • 73,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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J13 UAE Mileage History

  1. 28/10/202167,679 mi
  2. 02/11/202269,588 mi+1,909 mi
  3. 04/11/202269,589 mi+1 mi
  4. 01/04/202473,549 mi+3,960 mi

Average of roughly 2,420 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

J13 UAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 116 (J13 UAE) between October 2021 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible, (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, worn, cuts cords, (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.

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