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SE07 UPN

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,128 mi
Last recorded138,128 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE07 UPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 120,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 120,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 86,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyre have side walll damage

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,848 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres have cracks on the outer side walls

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,163 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,487 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 UPN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SE07 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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