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EF57 FVR

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,362 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,441 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 40,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,930 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 25,220 miles

child seat offside rear

Fail 19 Dec 2011 25,220 miles

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

child seat offside rear

Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,485 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 18,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF57 FVR 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 66.7%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

EF57 FVR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is EF57 FVR safe to buy?

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