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SE07 LSX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE07 LSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,312 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,312 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,680 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted

front brake pad wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 34,076 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,833 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 22,835 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 22,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,979 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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SE07 LSX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SE07 LSX, 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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SE07 LSX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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