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SA57 TWL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 TWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,401 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 80,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

one of four studs broken on front exhaust flange

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

one of four stud broken on front exhaust flange

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at connections to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre treads getting low approx 3mm

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,519 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at connections to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre treads getting low approx 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,755 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,229 miles

plastic cover under vehucle unable to inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 13,295 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 TWL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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