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SD57 TCX

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 TCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fouling park brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged between hose's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fouling park brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged between hose's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,631 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ cat to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,713 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 88,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,788 miles

front lower arm rear bushes have play and perrishing

Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,958 miles

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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SD57 TCX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

SD57 TCX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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