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SG57 FPU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,159 mi
Last recorded103,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust front pipe flang has two nuts missing and two excessively worn but exhaust secure . Advise attention a.s.a.p.

Fail 4 Jul 2025 103,156 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust front pipe flang has two nuts missing and two excessively worn but exhaust secure . Advise attention a.s.a.p.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 102,874 miles

Both front suspension front arms have play in bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,981 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Vehicle has oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,976 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear stub axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,822 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly on the edges of the tread

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres cracking badly on the edges of the tread

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 92,126 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat - nav equipment (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,306 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,110 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nail in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

traction control lamp and park brake lamp stay on?

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,207 miles

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

tractioncontrol/park brake waning lamp illuminated?

tyre pressure warning lamp flasahing on?

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,304 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 FPU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was SG57 FPU registered?

SG57 FPU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is SG57 FPU safe to buy?

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