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SC57 LRJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,602 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,389 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear seat belt missing. Minimum requirements met.

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear seat belt missing. Minimum requirements met.

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rotten (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is low and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,142 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre is low and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 56,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,289 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,592 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,799 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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SC57 LRJ 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 75%.

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 SC57 LRJ, 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 SC57 LRJ registered?

SC57 LRJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is SC57 LRJ safe to buy?

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