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SV07 JBY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,952 mi
Last recorded106,952 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 JBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,952 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,774 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,318 miles

Front Exhaust Downpipe Fixings Missing/Corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2017 68,288 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 68,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 64,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,248 miles

Front tyres showing abnormal wear.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,461 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,724 miles

Rear 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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SV07 JBY 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 88.9%.

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 SV07 JBY, 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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SV07 JBY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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