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FY57 AMU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 AMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 63,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,096 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,587 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,501 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,945 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 45,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2019 45,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2018 38,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,940 miles

all tyres worn on the edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 23,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on the edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,385 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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FY57 AMU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY57 AMU, 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 FY57 AMU registered?

FY57 AMU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 AMU safe to buy?

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