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EF57 FXA

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,270 mi
Last recorded61,270 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,281 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 57,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 24 May 2019 45,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,035 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 42,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 42,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 23,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 FXA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of EF57 FXA?

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What year was EF57 FXA registered?

EF57 FXA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is EF57 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FXA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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