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FG57 UMH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 UMH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,933 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 94,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,163 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 71,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,163 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,860 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 UMH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMH, 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 FG57 UMH registered?

FG57 UMH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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