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SM07 XJZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,423 mi
Last recorded167,423 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 167,423 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 158,679 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 158,679 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 152,543 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 143,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2021 143,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 125,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,948 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspections

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

nearside front shock-absorber leaking fluid

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 89,413 miles

Both rear brake pipes seem swollen under the plastic protective coating although no corrosion is visible

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,809 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 XJZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM07 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

SM07 XJZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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