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EF57 FWU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,444 miles

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 17 Jul 2020 121,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,829 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 45,829 miles

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 23,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,877 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 FWU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

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

Is EF57 FWU safe to buy?

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