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SP07 VZV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 120,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,282 miles

both front brakepipe flexyhoses cracking

rear brakepads near legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,106 miles

front inner brakepads on legal limit

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,572 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 110,572 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 103,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,751 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyres sidewall instructions have been scrubbed off.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,055 miles

o/s/f tyres sidewall instructions have been scrubbed off.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,477 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,428 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 VZV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP07 VZV?

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What year was SP07 VZV registered?

SP07 VZV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is SP07 VZV safe to buy?

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