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SY57 LLR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 LLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,952 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 50,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,792 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust studs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust studs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2011 18,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 15,667 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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SY57 LLR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SY57 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is SY57 LLR safe to buy?

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