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EF57 FWC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,618 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,113 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 122,930 miles

Emissions not tested poor throttle response (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe coating bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,442 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014
Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,827 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

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 FWC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FWC, 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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EF57 FWC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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