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SB57 LFD

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 91,124 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,843 miles

General corrosion to rear suspensions

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

from cat to down pipe joint nuts worn away

slight oil on the under tray

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 28 Mar 2022 82,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

from cat to down pipe joint nuts worn away

slight oil on the under tray

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,272 miles

front and rear suspension and sub frame corroding/ rust

rear diff mist of oil

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,402 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to rear differential and rear subframe

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to rear differential and rear subframe

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre shredding

TPMS light on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,956 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 15,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 LFD 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 78.9%.

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 LFD, 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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SB57 LFD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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