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SP57 RLO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,713 mi
Last recorded152,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 RLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,713 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 88,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,164 miles

front+rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,153 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front+rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,164 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,151 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 May 2013 44,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 44,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,917 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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SP57 RLO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SP57 RLO, 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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SP57 RLO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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