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SL57 DDX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 DDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,476 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,604 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,975 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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SL57 DDX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL57 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

SL57 DDX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is SL57 DDX safe to buy?

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