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SL07 LDA

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,887 mi
Last recorded118,887 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 LDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,412 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe prescribed area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray flooded with PAS fluid - recent repairs obvious, no visible leak found at test

Fail 10 Oct 2024 113,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,736 miles

tpms on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,560 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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SL07 LDA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SL07 LDA, 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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SL07 LDA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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