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SA57 NPU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 NPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,358 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of two arms marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parkbrake effort only just met requirements system may require service or repair

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2/3mm, perished and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

rear brake hoses have a protected layer fitted

under treys fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2/3mm, perished and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

under treys fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre wearing outer edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre screw in and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,051 miles

Front tyres are showing signs of slight uneven wear. Possible mis-alignment of wheels

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 NPU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA57 NPU, 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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SA57 NPU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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