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UKZ 2472

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 2472
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 92,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2024 89,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,881 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 85,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 82,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 80,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 79,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 59,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre has inner rubber showing on inner edge, advise replacment

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,868 miles

tpms light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,477 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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UKZ 2472 is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKZ 2472, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKZ 2472 registered?

UKZ 2472 is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is UKZ 2472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 2472 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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