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FM57 CXU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 CXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 139,260 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 139,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 138,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,426 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,714 miles

N/S/F, O/S/R, & N/S/R Tyres have nails

brake wear indication lamp on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,714 miles

N/S/F, O/S/R, & N/S/R Tyres have nails

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake wear indication lamp on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,528 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are low inner and outter tread

nearside rear parking brake has lower performance than offside rear parking brake

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres are low inner and outter tread

nearside rear parking brake has lower performance than offside rear parking brake

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,861 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,428 miles

offside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,290 miles

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

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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FM57 CXU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM57 CXU, 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 FM57 CXU registered?

FM57 CXU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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