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YF57 FMA

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 86,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,221 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to smoke and rising co levels (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,830 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately brake hose close to suspension components on lock to lock test (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,176 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,751 miles

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

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

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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YF57 FMA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF57 FMA, 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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YF57 FMA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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