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VK07 UCC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,513 mi
Last recorded142,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 UCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,513 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS MISSING BUT SECURE AND NOT LEAKING

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

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

PARK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,949 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake / brake fluid warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2023 132,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange is held with only one stud (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre pressure monitor light on

parking brake / brake fluid warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,685 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 124,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake warning light on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 107,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,473 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,933 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,892 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,636 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,636 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,957 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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VK07 UCC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 VK07 UCC, 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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VK07 UCC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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