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SM57 LWD

2007 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,280 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 80,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 76,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,536 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 LWD is a 2007 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM57 LWD, 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 SM57 LWD registered?

SM57 LWD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is SM57 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 LWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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