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SM57 LGZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,869 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,869 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached osf (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,062 miles

advise offside drop link cover

advise offside front ball joint cover

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise offside drop link cover

advise offside front ball joint cover

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,667 miles

TPM light illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine management light illuminated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

TPM light illuminated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,641 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,229 miles

both rear tyres split at tread

Fail 30 Oct 2013 43,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres split at tread

Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,284 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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SM57 LGZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SM57 LGZ, 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 SM57 LGZ registered?

SM57 LGZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is SM57 LGZ safe to buy?

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