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FT07 CFY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,225 mi
Last recorded130,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 CFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 125,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 120,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,725 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing low to edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,902 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,377 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,884 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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FT07 CFY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT07 CFY, 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 FT07 CFY registered?

FT07 CFY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FT07 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT07 CFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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