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SY07 MXO

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,485 mi
Last recorded50,485 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 50,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 50,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 47,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 42,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 37,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,623 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 35,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 33,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 33,380 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 33,380 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 31,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,525 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 29,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 27,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 18,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,331 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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SY07 MXO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY07 MXO, 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 SY07 MXO registered?

SY07 MXO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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