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SF57 XFN

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,542 mi
Last recorded84,542 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,973 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,944 miles

N/S/F headlamp has water ingress, not effecting beam image

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside + engine covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,944 miles

N/S/F headlamp has water ingress, not effecting beam image

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside + engine covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,122 miles

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

nsf bumper damaged

nsf tyre has a nail in it

nsr tyre has a nail in it

under tray damaged and insecure

wipers smeary

Fail 2 Apr 2016 67,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf bumper damaged

nsf tyre has a nail in it

nsr tyre has a nail in it

under tray damaged and insecure

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,288 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 16 Dec 2011 35,191 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 35,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,445 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 XFN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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