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EF57 FVY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,165 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,165 miles

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

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,390 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,802 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,749 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,925 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2014 103,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,450 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 77,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,170 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,806 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 FVY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

EF57 FVY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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