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SP07 MLO

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 136,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 127,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,713 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,600 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,600 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,394 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,420 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 MLO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SP07 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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