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TN07 SGL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,500 mi
Last recorded75,500 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN07 SGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,500 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 75,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 62,692 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 56,086 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 56,050 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,054 miles

Bonnet lever missing

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 38,162 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 38,162 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,665 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 36,665 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,723 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Oil leak ()

Rear driveshaft cv gaiter slightly damaged

Under body guards fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust downpipe flange has 3 bolts missing from 4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - tail join (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

N/S/R + O/S/F tyres perished, 195/55/R16, Dot code 13

Oil leak ()

Rear driveshaft cv gaiter slightly damaged

Under body guards fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre front exhaust flange 3 out of 4 nuts missing/broken off

centre rear exhaust support hanger broken

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre slight damage inner wall(195/55r16)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 27,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre section exhaust hanger snapped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard lights fitted to vehicle

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside rear tyre badly perishing advise changing asap

Offside rear tyre badly perishing advise changing asap

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 15,218 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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TN07 SGL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TN07 SGL, 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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TN07 SGL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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