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BF57 RUH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,281 mi
Last recorded74,281 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 RUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,281 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 74,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 71,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,875 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear unable to test rear seat belt (child seat)

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,974 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,974 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,934 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 31,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,702 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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BF57 RUH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF57 RUH, 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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BF57 RUH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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