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SD57 SYR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 108,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,544 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,969 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,776 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 90,441 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,406 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,154 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,793 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on outer edges.both allso close to legal limit! os 2mm ns less than 2mm.

reset headlamp internal adjuster to lift aims [were too low].chip in windscreen.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf under-body plastic trims broken.osf fog lamp cover missing from inner wheel arch.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf under-body plastic trims broken.osf fog lamp cover missing from inner wheel arch.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,949 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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SD57 SYR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

SD57 SYR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is SD57 SYR safe to buy?

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