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TF07 JLH

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,030 mi
Last recorded68,030 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 JLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on driveshaft ,fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sign of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread areas ,front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on driveshaft ,fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sign of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread areas ,front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,266 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished ,nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside park brake efficiency only just met ,it appears adjustment ,repair required

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished, nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front pipe flange nuts badly corroded ,missing , secure at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe securing nuts corroded ,missing ,appears secure

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,566 miles

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Offside park brake efficiency only just met it appears adjustment ,repair required

exhaust front pipe mounting nuts corroded ,missing appears secure

tyre pressure warning lamp remains on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,857 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust front pipe lower mounting nuts corroded and missing ,appears secure

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,857 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

exhaust front pipe lower mounting nuts corroded and missing ,appears secure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,526 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wring loom broken

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on inner sidewall ,ply or cords not visible

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wring loom broken

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on inner sidewall ,ply or cords not visible

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,789 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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TF07 JLH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TF07 JLH, 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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TF07 JLH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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