MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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?
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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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SM07 XJZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.
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