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SO57 DKV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,344 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 67,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,330 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,399 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,096 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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SO57 DKV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO57 DKV, 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 SO57 DKV registered?

SO57 DKV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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The MOT history for SO57 DKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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