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C24 SED

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,439 mi
Last recorded115,439 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 SED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 115,439 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,582 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,457 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front, off side front & rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,793 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

offside rear suspension arm bush worn

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,929 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 75,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,236 miles

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,571 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 51,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,368 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,214 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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C24 SED is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C24 SED, 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 C24 SED registered?

C24 SED is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is C24 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 SED shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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