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BV07 UJX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,595 mi
Last recorded257,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 UJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 257,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 154,384 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 148,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 138,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 115,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 108,715 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres are getting low on edges of tread 3mm

off side front tyre is getting low on tread 2.5 -3 mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,761 miles

both front wiper blades are worn just clearing front screen

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,100 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,193 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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BV07 UJX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV07 UJX, 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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BV07 UJX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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