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B18 UPP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 UPP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 121,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,746 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 48,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,788 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under cover fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 22,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,771 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,745 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,558 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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B18 UPP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 UPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 UPP registered?

B18 UPP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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