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VN07 SBZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,694 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,829 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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VN07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN07 SBZ, 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 VN07 SBZ registered?

VN07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is VN07 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN07 SBZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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