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SP07 BHL

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 BHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,461 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,753 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 2 Dec 2024 134,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,856 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,258 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,772 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension components slightly corroded.

Windscreen has a stone chip within the swept area.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight cracking to petrol cap seal

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,141 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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SP07 BHL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SP07 BHL, 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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SP07 BHL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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