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SW07 DZF

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,583 mi
Last recorded60,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 DZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,583 miles

Front brake pipes corroding under coating

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

Offside headlight damp inside

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,775 miles

N/S HAND BRAKE LOW READING

Fail 19 Apr 2024 56,755 miles

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

N/S HAND BRAKE LOW READING

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 205/50/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Feb 2023 53,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 205/50/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 52,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 47,160 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,910 miles

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)

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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SW07 DZF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW07 DZF, 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

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What year was SW07 DZF registered?

SW07 DZF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2007.

Is SW07 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 DZF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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