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SW57 BRV

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,313 mi
Last recorded138,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 BRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 138,313 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 110,976 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,817 miles

car smells of fuel at rear of car

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,813 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 78,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,513 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,511 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,964 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pad warning senser insecure (o/s/r)

Pass 16 Oct 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,436 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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SW57 BRV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SW57 BRV, 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 SW57 BRV registered?

SW57 BRV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is SW57 BRV safe to buy?

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