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EF57 FWS

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 109,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 109,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear of vehicle it is rusty in both side and central

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,823 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

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 9 Mar 2018 75,699 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight corrosion on all brake faces

Fail 9 Mar 2018 75,698 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight corrosion on all brake faces

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,588 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,028 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,564 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear pads approx 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,813 miles

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

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 FWS 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 84.2%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

EF57 FWS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is EF57 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FWS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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