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EF57 FWP

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,591 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 55,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,614 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 FWP 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 92.9%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

EF57 FWP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2007.

Is EF57 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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