MOT Status
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63,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F, O/S/F. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre exhaust hanging bracket broken
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre exhaust hanging bracket broken
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear registration lamp dull
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear registration lamp dull
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all suspension components slight surface corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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SM57 VEW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2007.
Is SM57 VEW safe to buy?
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