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SB07 GPO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 GPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 105,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,523 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage @ Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage @ Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,515 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NOT RUNFLATS,WHICH SHOULD BE FITTED TO VEHICLE

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT IS ON.

N/S/R ALLOY HAS A FLAT SPOT ON INNER RIM WHICH MAY BE CAUSING TYRE TO LOSE AIR

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 1.6/3/2mm & IS WORN TO 0mm ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,440 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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SB07 GPO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SB07 GPO, 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 SB07 GPO registered?

SB07 GPO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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