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2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 131,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake has a slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2023 119,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Tapped on, with multiple cracks in the glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake has a slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,750 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,720 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.very close to cords becoming exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested damage to n/s/f wing/headlight (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2019 74,291 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim damage

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,291 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim damage

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 49,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,119 miles

HAS STEAM CONDENSATION

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 28,934 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 28,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 25,214 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 25,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 21,376 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 KYW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB07 KYW, 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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SB07 KYW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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