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SC56 ZXE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,345 mi
Last recorded103,345 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 ZXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

T P M warning lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,594 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 88,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,427 miles

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

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

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)

possible rear wheel bearings? noise when spinning wheels

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,827 miles

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 13 Feb 2015 58,827 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,145 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 2-3MM...

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,237 miles

nearside vehicle under tray damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,919 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,560 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on edges!

Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,107 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 ZXE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC56 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

SC56 ZXE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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