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SB57 VCG

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,091 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 79,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,907 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 26,788 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 24,978 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 22,494 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 17,971 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 15,690 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 13,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 10,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,768 miles

Nearside 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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SB57 VCG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

SB57 VCG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is SB57 VCG safe to buy?

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