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FH57 JYW

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 JYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,453 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 91,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 25 Feb 2019 88,502 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,527 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,779 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn inside egde

Nearside Rear NSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area 195/55/16 RF

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area 195/55/16 RF

front brake discs lipped

jacking point missing OSF

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn inside egde

Nearside Rear NSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area 195/55/16 RF

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre on 3mm and cracking in tread area 195/55/16 RF

front brake discs lipped

jacking point missing OSF

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,957 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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FH57 JYW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH57 JYW, 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 FH57 JYW registered?

FH57 JYW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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