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EF57 FVO

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 80,139 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 72,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,201 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,382 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Traction Control Warning Light Illuminated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Traction Control Warning Light Illuminated

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 FVO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF57 FVO, 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 EF57 FVO registered?

EF57 FVO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is EF57 FVO safe to buy?

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