MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
various brake flexis slightly corroded
various brake pipes coated with grease
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top has play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
various brake flexis slightly corroded
various brake pipes coated with grease
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
all brake pipes covered in grease
plastic underbody guards fitted so could not see complete brake pipes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
all brake pipes covered in grease
plastic underbody guards fitted so could not see complete brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
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SL57 CFJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SL57 CFJ, 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 SL57 CFJ registered?
SL57 CFJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2007.
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