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EF57 FWY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,998 mi
Last recorded81,998 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,956 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 63,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,098 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 54,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 46,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,243 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 FWY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

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

Is EF57 FWY safe to buy?

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