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SM07 APZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,755 mi
Last recorded72,755 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 APZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,755 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,479 miles

offside front tyre worn both edges both rear tyres on 2mm tread

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,479 miles

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

offside front tyre worn both edges both rear tyres on 2mm tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,084 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,418 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SM07 APZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM07 APZ, 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 SM07 APZ registered?

SM07 APZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is SM07 APZ safe to buy?

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