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SG57 AEX

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 AEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,649 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 98,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,433 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,620 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2016 76,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,194 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,194 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,973 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

undertray damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,295 miles

advise front brake disc wear.

advise rear brake disc wear

advise wiper smear

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine managment light on dash

advise engine missfire

advise front brake disc wear.

advise rear brake disc wear

advise wiper smear

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AEX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red 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 AEX, 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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SG57 AEX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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