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AK57 FXW

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 120,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,358 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,621 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,666 miles

Minor damage on windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and slightly perishing

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,073 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,248 miles

Offside Front 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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AK57 FXW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AK57 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 FXW registered?

AK57 FXW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AK57 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FXW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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