2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · LM07 XNA

The 2007 BMW 116 passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 89,105 miles after an initial failure the same day for lighting and tyre defects. The maintenance trend is worsening. In the May 2026 failure the tester recorded an offside front position lamp not working, both headlamp beams incorrectly aimed from wrongly fitted bulbs, a nearside rear tyre cut to the cords, and a nearside rear tyre worn on the edge. The owner cleared those items for the pass but left four slightly deteriorated brake hoses, a light oil mist on the nearside rear shock, an non-excessive engine oil leak, and perishing front tyres on the advisory list. Two years earlier the car failed on 30 August 2023 at 78,818 miles purely for incorrect headlamp aim, then passed minutes later, so lighting faults and now tyre safety have become a recurring pattern. Recorded mileage sits at 89,105 against a 19 year old car, an average of roughly 4,690 miles per year. The gap between the August 2023 test at 78,818 miles and September 2024 at 87,431 shows about 8,600 miles in thirteen months, then only 1,674 miles to May 2026. Low yearly use with a long standstill likely explains the perishing rubber and degraded brake hoses rather than high speed wear. The clean 2023 and 2024 passes suggest basic checks were adequate until the 2026 test exposed neglected consumables. A buyer should inspect all four brake hoses for cracking and confirm the oil leak source, given the tester noted seepage at both 2026 tests. The nearside rear shock misting warrants a bounce test and visual check for seal failure. Front tyres show sidewall perishing that needs replacement soon despite passing. Verify headlamp bulb seating and beam alignment in person, since the car failed twice on aim from incorrect bulbs. The cord-cut rear tyre and edge wear indicate the previous owner skipped routine tyre rotation and inspection. Structural corrosion and exhaust emissions drew no flags, but the recurring lighting and tyre neglect points to lax upkeep in the final ownership period.