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67,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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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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SM57 LYZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2007.
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