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TF07 SOU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,052 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler cap cover door hinge broken

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler cap cover door hinge broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,451 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rev lights not working

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rev lights not working

Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch faulty

tyre pressure warning light on

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,421 miles

bonnet catch faulty

tyre pressure warning light on

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,685 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 SOU 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 61.1%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

TF07 SOU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is TF07 SOU safe to buy?

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