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SA57 MVF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 MVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,497 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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SA57 MVF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SA57 MVF, 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 SA57 MVF registered?

SA57 MVF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SA57 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 MVF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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