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EF57 FWZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 145,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 124,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,552 miles

Rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,850 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 95,849 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wiper blades poor performance

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,593 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,875 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,307 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 FWZ 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 78.6%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

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

Is EF57 FWZ safe to buy?

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