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SD57 NFU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,102 mi
Last recorded98,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 NFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 98,101 miles

Brake performance not tested SERVO NOT WORKING (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,895 miles

advise rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inside edges

rear wiper inop

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 61,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,981 miles

EML Warning Light On Dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 41,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML Warning Light On Dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

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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SD57 NFU 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 68.8%.

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 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 SD57 NFU, 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 SD57 NFU registered?

SD57 NFU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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