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SN57 LVF

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,083 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,608 miles

rear brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,105 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,091 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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SN57 LVF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SN57 LVF, 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 SN57 LVF registered?

SN57 LVF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is SN57 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 LVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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