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SC56 LFE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 LFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 120,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 114,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 105,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,047 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 10 May 2016 92,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 38,464 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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SC56 LFE 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 78.6%.

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 SC56 LFE, 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 SC56 LFE registered?

SC56 LFE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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