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SM57 LYZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,170 mi
Last recorded67,170 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 66,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,304 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

corrosion to rear sub frame

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,527 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,990 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear sub frame

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,660 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,944 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses and slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 57,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear flexi hoses and slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,972 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,858 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,974 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 LYZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

SM57 LYZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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