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SB57 LDZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,276 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 70,276 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,478 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,191 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,190 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,628 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,454 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,320 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 LDZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SB57 LDZ, 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 SB57 LDZ registered?

SB57 LDZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is SB57 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 LDZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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