2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · MA07 EPL
2007 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2007. Recorded mileage 137,479 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,479 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.
MA07 EPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2025
- 137,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MA07 EPL Mileage History
- 26/07/2023119,092 mi
- 07/08/2023119,550 mi+458 mi
- 13/09/2024129,085 mi+9,535 mi
- 13/09/2024129,085 mi
- 03/10/2025137,479 mi+8,394 mi
Average of roughly 8,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA07 EPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 116 (MA07 EPL) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))”.
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