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SB57 VBV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,392 mi
Last recorded134,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,306 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 97,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,100 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,448 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 86,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,966 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 37,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,582 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 VBV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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