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SP57 YLR

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 YLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,188 miles

EML warning lamp on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake hoses slight cracked/perished

front discs slightly worn, lip on edges

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,188 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

EML warning lamp on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake hoses slight cracked/perished

front discs slightly worn, lip on edges

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,009 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,503 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 24,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 YLR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP57 YLR, 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 SP57 YLR registered?

SP57 YLR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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