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C21 SAG

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 SAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 158,714 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 97,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 155,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,929 miles

All tyres are perished

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. Edges are almost worn to the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, lens' cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both nearside and offside rear outer sills and into the wheel arch in the door aperture is corroded.

Rear Inner sills are corroded. Nearside and offside

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 80,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,299 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 68,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear subframe bushes perished

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

rear end of sills have light corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2021 140,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe bushes perished

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

rear end of sills have light corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

both rear ends of sill slight corrossion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 125,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 39,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight marks on screen but not in excess of 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,665 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,665 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,465 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 20,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 20,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,178 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge close to ply,cords

tyre pressure warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge close to ply,cords

tyre pressure warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,076 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C21 SAG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C21 SAG, 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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C21 SAG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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