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BT57 FBO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,781 mi
Last recorded81,781 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,781 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 81,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,664 miles

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

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

multiple cuts and abrasions front tyres poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,339 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear 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))

Sign of corrosion rear brake hose collars

Stone-chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,954 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Wipers smearing --windscreen soiled

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear brake pads getting low/discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low --Discs Worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low --Discs Worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Inner Brake Pads Getting Low

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge Very Close To Legal Limit--RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges--Close To Legal Limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,538 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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BT57 FBO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT57 FBO, 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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BT57 FBO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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