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BG57 USF

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 USF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,146 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,135 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 110,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,715 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers beginning to smear

Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,660 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (3.5.1g)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2011 26,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,940 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 14,940 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BG57 USF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BG57 USF, 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 BG57 USF registered?

BG57 USF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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