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SY57 LPJ

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 92,816 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise rear subframe support brackets

Fail 22 Aug 2025 92,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise rear subframe support brackets

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,549 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 94,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 91,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 81,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,449 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,819 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 LPJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY57 LPJ, 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 SY57 LPJ registered?

SY57 LPJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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