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ST07 VKJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,760 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,722 miles

both front brake flexes cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,580 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both have no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced led sidelights that bright main beam is dim (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake flexes cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,598 miles

Offside Front tyrewall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,119 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 68,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 53,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,834 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2010 24,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST07 VKJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST07 VKJ, 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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What year was ST07 VKJ registered?

ST07 VKJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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