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CE57 FBY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 FBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,452 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 133,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 127,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,833 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,659 miles

both front brake hoses perished

handbrake has long travel

Fail 1 Aug 2018 89,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake hoses perished

handbrake has long travel

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,436 miles

advise engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise undertray and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,522 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,576 miles

advise that the wipers are starting to smear

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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CE57 FBY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE57 FBY, 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 CE57 FBY registered?

CE57 FBY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is CE57 FBY safe to buy?

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