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EF57 FVK

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,983 mi
Last recorded160,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 160,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 152,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 143,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 133,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,476 miles

Manufacturer under-trays fitted, preventing full inspection of vehicle.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 May 2020 126,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,113 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 118,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,497 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,343 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,697 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge but not close enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge but not close enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,803 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2011 49,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,903 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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EF57 FVK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF57 FVK, 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 EF57 FVK registered?

EF57 FVK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2007.

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