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SD57 TEV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

106,683 mi
Last recorded106,683 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 102,394 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flexi pipe has leak (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,418 miles

general light corrosion at rear

handbrake effort low

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre valve perishing

nearside rear brake disk corroding inner and outer face

slight play in the drivers side front drop link

Fail 19 Jul 2021 98,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general light corrosion at rear

handbrake effort low

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre valve perishing

nearside rear brake disk corroding inner and outer face

slight play in the drivers side front drop link

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 96,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,513 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose causing noise

Unable to check rear seat belts due to cover on seats

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,513 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose causing noise

Unable to check rear seat belts due to cover on seats

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexible joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexible joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe at flexable joint (7.1.2)

slight dampness offside front shock absorber

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe at flexable joint (7.1.2)

slight dampness offside front shock absorber

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,106 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,843 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,751 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,355 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,355 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 26,271 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,810 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 TEV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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