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SW56 MGU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 MGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,720 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 64,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,620 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,084 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)

Traction control light on

Fail 21 Dec 2010 19,084 miles

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

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

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)

Traction control light on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,756 miles

Plastic covers preventing proper inspection

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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SW56 MGU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SW56 MGU, 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 SW56 MGU registered?

SW56 MGU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2007.

Is SW56 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 MGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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