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DS57 BFM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,657 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush second from top suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 74,637 miles

Emissions not tested aborted test due to vehicle over heating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper most suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush second from top suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

possible tracking issue

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,502 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)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

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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DS57 BFM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS57 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS57 BFM registered?

DS57 BFM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is DS57 BFM safe to buy?

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