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SL57 WTJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 120,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,884 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,430 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,385 miles

Offside rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,524 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,387 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,494 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 WTJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

SL57 WTJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is SL57 WTJ safe to buy?

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