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SD07 BWJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 105,508 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components heavily corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,940 miles

As all the tyres worn out recommended full wheel alignment

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

As all the tyres worn out recommended full wheel alignment

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all brake ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 78,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 69,260 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,893 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2014 33,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes plastic coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel tank cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,949 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel tank cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,665 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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SD07 BWJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD07 BWJ, 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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SD07 BWJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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