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VK07 UCV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 151,161 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror deteriorating

all 4 tyres wearing thin

slight judder in steering on lock

Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror deteriorating

all 4 tyres wearing thin

slight judder in steering on lock

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,869 miles

Central Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces / worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake level warning light displayed (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Central Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces / worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak underside areas / sections ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake level warning light displayed (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 100,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 97,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,736 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 15 Jun 2012 70,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,207 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 UCV 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 80%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

VK07 UCV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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