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UF07 CUZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF07 CUZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 143,007 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 130,464 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 119,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,177 miles

steering rack has a slight leak from a seal

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,593 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,133 miles

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

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

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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UF07 CUZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UF07 CUZ, 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 UF07 CUZ registered?

UF07 CUZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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