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SF57 UNY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,481 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 97,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,843 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,163 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm ( marked) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,261 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,306 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch slightly stiff in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,151 miles

Brake pad warning light displayed.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc inner facings corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,633 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2012 35,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,682 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,002 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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SF57 UNY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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