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SD07 VBU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,310 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread base 195/55/16 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread uneven tread wear 195/55/16RF

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear cracking around tread base 195/55/16@3mm RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor disconnected

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

Pass 15 May 2018 69,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor disconnected

both rear tyres cracking along tread base 195/55/16

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 69,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor disconnected

both rear tyres cracking along tread base 195/55/16

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 64,452 miles

parking break light on but the brake is working as should

Pass 17 May 2016 63,898 miles

front exhaust flange bolt broken however system still secure

Fail 16 May 2016 63,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 run flat wearing on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flange bolt broken however system still secure

Pass 8 May 2015 60,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,902 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 May 2014 50,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2013 41,800 miles

small lump in near side rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 31,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,780 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 VBU 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 SD07 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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