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SY57 CXP

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,567 mi
Last recorded129,567 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 CXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 129,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,585 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 105,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,112 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 102,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,096 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,096 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,946 miles

FRONT EXHAUST JOIN (to cat) 2X NUTS MIISSING & REMAINING 2X NUTS CORRODED

corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals

most rear suspension bushes deteriorating at rear.

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,412 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ( front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2020 94,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ( front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,210 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SY57 CXP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SY57 CXP, 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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SY57 CXP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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