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SG57 ABZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,929 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 sensor after cat (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,413 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,390 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 53,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,512 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 14,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,991 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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SG57 ABZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 SG57 ABZ, 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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What year was SG57 ABZ registered?

SG57 ABZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is SG57 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG57 ABZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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