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SL07 CMV

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,974 mi
Last recorded106,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 CMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,974 miles

parking brake efficiency only 22% . legal minimum 16% repair or adjustment may be needed

Pass 9 Apr 2020 92,145 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front to mid setion retaining device corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mid to front section retainging device corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,606 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,036 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 26,398 miles

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

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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SL07 CMV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL07 CMV, 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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What year was SL07 CMV registered?

SL07 CMV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is SL07 CMV safe to buy?

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