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VK07 UCJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays

Fail 16 May 2019 112,303 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays

Pass 24 May 2018 101,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nose on engine

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 101,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nose on engine

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 88,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

brake master and servo fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 88,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

brake master and servo fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2016 76,463 miles

Engine manegment light on

Under trays and engine cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 76,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine manegment light on

Under trays and engine cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,180 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,103 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 48,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,502 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 UCJ 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 71.4%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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