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FG07 GRF

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,874 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 123,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe insecure rubbing on spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension arm rubbing into subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi pipes cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 119,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible hoses ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

petrol flap outer insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2021 119,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing drop link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexible hoses ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

petrol flap outer insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel flap insecure fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2020 110,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Engin mill light on (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel flap insecure fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 87,702 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,361 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,006 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat being fitted

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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FG07 GRF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 FG07 GRF, 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 FG07 GRF registered?

FG07 GRF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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