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FY07 FRU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,439 mi
Last recorded135,439 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer 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 27 Jul 2018 100,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,505 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 FRU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY07 FRU, 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 FY07 FRU registered?

FY07 FRU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is FY07 FRU safe to buy?

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