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CV57 SPX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 SPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,816 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre (7.1.2 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,544 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 105,544 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism not visible (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,486 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,486 miles

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

both front shocker absorbers slighty weeping oil

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perishing

front brake discs worn thin

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,355 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,265 miles

ADVISE NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

ADVISE NSR TYRE BETWEEN 2-3 MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,724 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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CV57 SPX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CV57 SPX, 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 CV57 SPX registered?

CV57 SPX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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