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SD57 SYY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,692 mi
Last recorded107,692 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp gauge light come on dashboard when checking emissions

Fail 7 Nov 2022 107,692 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp gauge light come on dashboard when checking emissions

Fail 11 Aug 2022 107,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side performance low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

park brake travel attention soon n/s lower performance 108kg o/s199kg lock

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,454 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (strong advise) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perishing and bold inner edge. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (strong advise) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,775 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,980 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,998 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2014 50,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 41,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 41,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,445 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 SYY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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