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FL57 OHJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 OHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,797 miles

Body component slightly loose fuel filler flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panard plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel/cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line @ flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Body component slightly loose fuel filler flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line @ flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panard plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel/cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,984 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear discs inner surfaces

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,000 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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FL57 OHJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL57 OHJ, 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 FL57 OHJ registered?

FL57 OHJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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