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FG57 DXP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,777 mi
Last recorded67,777 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 DXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,037 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,779 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 42,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,316 miles

EML light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,801 miles

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,079 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,499 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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FG57 DXP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG57 DXP, 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 FG57 DXP registered?

FG57 DXP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is FG57 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 DXP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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