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SB57 EPL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 EPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,348 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 195/55/16 V ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inside (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,653 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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SB57 EPL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB57 EPL, 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 SB57 EPL registered?

SB57 EPL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is SB57 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 EPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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