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VK07 UCF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 111,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 94,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,104 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,520 miles

Tyre Presure Warning Light On

4 Wheel Alignment Check

Traction Control Light On

Fail 6 Aug 2010 21,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Presure Warning Light On

4 Wheel Alignment Check

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

Traction Control Light On

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 UCF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VK07 UCF, 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 VK07 UCF registered?

VK07 UCF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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