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SP07 URF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,418 mi
Last recorded185,418 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 URF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 185,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers

Fail 19 Dec 2022 184,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm marked in chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,871 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap outer cover damaged

tyre pressure warning lamp staying on

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,260 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

car tested in wet condition

Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

car tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Nov 2019 141,100 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,218 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

engine man lamp on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 119,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

engine man lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,094 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front windscreen damaged

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,162 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low light on

tyre monitor light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,042 miles

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

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 URF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP07 URF, 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 URF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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