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SC56 UZJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 UZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 69,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 54,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,000 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,973 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 120kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,167 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,148 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 14,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SC56 UZJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC56 UZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC56 UZJ registered?

SC56 UZJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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