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SG57 FSO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,804 miles

Rear Lower subframe surface corrision

Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower subframe and components surface corrision

Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,590 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 134,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 128,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 128,545 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected swept area. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front dpf flange nuts corroded away but not leaking.

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

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

Nearside Front pad sensor not connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,078 miles

near side rear tyre for condition

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 37,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,087 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 FSO 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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

SG57 FSO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is SG57 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG57 FSO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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