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SL57 MPE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,762 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 55,166 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 55,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 51,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 47,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 47,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 43,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

cuts in nsf tyre, no chords visible

exhaust front pipe nuts corroded

gouges in nsr tyre, no chords visible

slight swelling nsr brake pipe (plastic coated)

slight swelling osr brake pipe (plastic coated)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,845 miles

bulb warning on dash (n/s reverse lamp inop)

Fail 1 May 2013 28,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb warning on dash (n/s reverse lamp inop)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,428 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,814 miles

adsvice passanger front tyre worn on outter edge to 1.6mm

advice rear tyres worn on inner edge to 2mm

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 MPE 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 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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

SL57 MPE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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