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SC57 LRV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,139 mi
Last recorded137,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 137,139 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,299 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,320 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,523 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 86,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E.M.L. On

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

oil light flashing

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jun 2015 80,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,732 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 72,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,048 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 61,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,109 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,015 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SC57 LRV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC57 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

SC57 LRV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is SC57 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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