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SL57 RFK

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 RFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,574 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,444 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2018 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,184 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,738 miles

Rear brake pipe plastic coatings swollen.

Windscreen scratched in zones A and B.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,485 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f/ tyre scrubing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,634 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 24,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RFK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL57 RFK registered?

SL57 RFK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SL57 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 RFK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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