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SP57 ZYO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 ZYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 126,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,953 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,280 miles

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

brake warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jan 2021 112,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,191 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 68,834 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,820 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 45,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,998 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 ZYO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP57 ZYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP57 ZYO registered?

SP57 ZYO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is SP57 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 ZYO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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