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TN07 UMW

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,552 mi
Last recorded166,552 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN07 UMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 166,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Crack in number plate but still is visually okay

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light present

Pass 7 Apr 2025 154,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 154,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 135,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,418 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,418 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2018 97,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 77,656 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 77,656 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,125 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,570 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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TN07 UMW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TN07 UMW, 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 TN07 UMW registered?

TN07 UMW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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