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FG57 GVP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,027 mi
Last recorded61,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 61,027 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 61,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f worn lower than n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush worn (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,294 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 31,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,268 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 28,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 23,392 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,513 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

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

Is FG57 GVP safe to buy?

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