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TF07 FRB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 FRB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 mounting defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 135,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 mounting defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,851 miles

TPMS LAMP ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 123,851 miles

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

TPMS LAMP ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 118,041 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,872 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 102,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,829 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,072 miles

buckle in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,800 miles

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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TF07 FRB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 TF07 FRB, 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 TF07 FRB registered?

TF07 FRB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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