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FY07 FPU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 136,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,572 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wiring defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wiring defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 119,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,194 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,194 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,202 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both detiorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Fail 6 Aug 2019 83,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both detiorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

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

Offside Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,036 miles

slight play in rear suspension both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 65,228 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 65,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,933 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,615 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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FY07 FPU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY07 FPU, 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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FY07 FPU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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