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EF57 FXC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 142,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 142,267 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides and nearside rear (4.4.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water inside light (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 141,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,988 miles

BOTTOM SIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENT

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,754 miles

Offside Front water in Headlight but not effecting output

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subrame corroded around fwd bush mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration lights working but very dim

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front water in Headlight but not effecting output

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subrame corroded around fwd bush mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration lights working but very dim

Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,171 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,882 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 35,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FXC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

EF57 FXC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is EF57 FXC safe to buy?

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