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EF57 FXD

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S outer rose/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S outer rose/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,656 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,904 miles

Front Nearside & offside tyres worn on outer edge, however tread is 5mm

Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,782 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges /tread5mm

engine light came on /went out /in emissions test

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,449 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail near sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,048 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 FXD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

EF57 FXD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2007.

Is EF57 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FXD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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