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FG57 GTU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 GTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 95,903 miles

DAMAGE TO ALLOY WHEELS.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OUTER SILLS OBSCURED.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR COIL SPRINGS OBSCURED.

UNDER TRAY FITTED AND FLOORS COVERED.

WEAR ON FRONT DISCS.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,903 miles

DAMAGE TO ALLOY WHEELS.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OUTER SILLS OBSCURED.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR COIL SPRINGS OBSCURED.

UNDER TRAY FITTED AND FLOORS COVERED.

WEAR ON FRONT DISCS.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,006 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,006 miles

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

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 GTU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG57 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

FG57 GTU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is FG57 GTU safe to buy?

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Does FG57 GTU have outstanding finance?

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