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EN57 SXX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 SXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,628 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,628 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear diff misting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear diff misting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 52,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,870 miles

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

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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EN57 SXX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN57 SXX, 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 EN57 SXX registered?

EN57 SXX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is EN57 SXX safe to buy?

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