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EF57 FVU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber offside is weaker than nearside causing the tyre wear on inner surface

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,330 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,208 miles

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

nearside headlight damaged

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2011 56,208 miles

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

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

nearside headlight damaged

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,364 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 FVU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

EF57 FVU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is EF57 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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