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SP07 VUL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,173 mi
Last recorded112,173 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 VUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 112,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,938 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 16 Nov 2022 91,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front the presenter has fitted complete second hand track rod arm

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all rear bushes perished

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all rear bushes perished

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower one (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear all rear bushes perished

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,739 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,683 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,833 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 62,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,522 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 16,906 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 VUL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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