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RE07 XUJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,521 miles

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

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

corrosion under car various

Pass 7 Oct 2023 116,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,783 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,783 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 83,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,852 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 61,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,382 miles

Bonnet does not open

Brake Fluid warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,854 miles

front no plate cracked but still readable

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,624 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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RE07 XUJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RE07 XUJ, 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 RE07 XUJ registered?

RE07 XUJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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