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SO57 FEV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 83,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,603 miles

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 82,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,065 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 67,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and splitting tread

Fail 15 Apr 2017 67,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and splitting tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,037 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer tread

protection cover fitted front to rear underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,854 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 FEV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

SO57 FEV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is SO57 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 FEV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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