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EF57 FWD

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,734 mi
Last recorded150,734 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 150,734 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,483 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 143,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 100,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,858 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 43,859 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 24,301 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,842 miles

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 FWD 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 71.4%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

EF57 FWD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2007.

Is EF57 FWD safe to buy?

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