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SN57 VFX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 VFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms on

Fail 5 Apr 2023 122,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms on

Pass 11 Apr 2022 117,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 117,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 111,090 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,203 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 105,141 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,029 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 94,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,487 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside. Also wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

minor rim damage to nearside front inner wheel

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

rear washer jet blocked

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside. Also wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

minor rim damage to nearside front inner wheel

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

rear washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,356 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,593 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,281 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,766 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 VFX 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 63.6%.

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 SN57 VFX, 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 SN57 VFX registered?

SN57 VFX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is SN57 VFX safe to buy?

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