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SA57 ZRL

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,188 mi
Last recorded123,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 123,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 118,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 118,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,327 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 93,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,110 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,350 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,090 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,089 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZRL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZRL, 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 SA57 ZRL registered?

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

Is SA57 ZRL safe to buy?

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