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FG57 GUJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,685 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,637 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,356 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,434 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,367 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,304 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,304 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,147 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GUJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

FG57 GUJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FG57 GUJ safe to buy?

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