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SL57 SJU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 SJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,399 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,042 miles

Oil leak on the diff rear

Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,993 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 66,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,815 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 SJU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

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

Is SL57 SJU safe to buy?

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