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SF57 UBL

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 94,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 94,290 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 87,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 82,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 82,940 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,958 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 70,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,570 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,830 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,641 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,232 miles

Both front and rear discs are in poor condition Both rear tyres are down on the wear band Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges Bad oil leak from the rear diff

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UBL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF57 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 December 2007.

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