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EF57 FYE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,779 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 87,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,697 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,831 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,450 miles

Oil leak

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 FYE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

EF57 FYE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is EF57 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FYE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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