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EF57 FXL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,143 mi
Last recorded123,143 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,618 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 108,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,160 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,336 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 FXL 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

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

Is EF57 FXL safe to buy?

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