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SP57 VNL

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,761 mi
Last recorded173,761 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 173,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 160,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 149,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,838 miles

Front both wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Offside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Rear both brake hoses are slightly cracked

all brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrules

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

free off siezed rear wiper arm

windscreen washers are poor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2011 70,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,619 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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 VNL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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