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SG57 FOH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,789 mi
Last recorded103,789 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 FOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 outer flexys pipes (caliper end) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 89,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,716 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 rft (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16run-flat (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 61,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16run-flat (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 55,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,333 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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SG57 FOH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SG57 FOH, 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 SG57 FOH registered?

SG57 FOH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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