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BT57 LPO

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,024 mi
Last recorded147,024 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 128,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,634 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing outer edges (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 and scrubbing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing outer edges (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 and scrubbing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,135 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,135 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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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BT57 LPO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT57 LPO, 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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BT57 LPO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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