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SF57 PGY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 PGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,461 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen

Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backplate loose - tighten as soon as possible

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,344 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 76,338 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,153 miles

corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,495 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all pads look O/K!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Tread on n.s.f tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Sep 2019 61,495 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on but all pads look O/K!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Tread on n.s.f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,031 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,669 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,809 miles

both rear tyre treads low 2`5mm

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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SF57 PGY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF57 PGY, 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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SF57 PGY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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