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SG07 VPE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 VPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,207 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,624 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,744 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,295 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,756 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,756 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,212 miles

Engine Management Lamp on at the time of the test

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

Nearside Front bumper damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front tyre slight perish on outer edge

corrosion under vehicle

front windscreen have light scratch but not obscuring view of the road

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,681 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 49,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,261 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,785 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SG07 VPE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG07 VPE, 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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SG07 VPE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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