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BT57 FVA

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 27,068 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 FVA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVA, 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 BT57 FVA registered?

BT57 FVA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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