MOT Status
ValidMileage
203,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front DISCS BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front DISCS BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside reversing light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DL57 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 DL57 FTZ, 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 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DL57 FTZ?
You can check the full history of DL57 FTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DL57 FTZ registered?
DL57 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2008.
Is DL57 FTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DL57 FTZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DL57 FTZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL57 FTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.