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EF57 VZW

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,924 mi
Last recorded106,924 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,924 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 90,836 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 90,628 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,416 miles

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

brake warning light on dash on

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,416 miles

brake warning light on dash on

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 2 May 2013 59,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,010 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,000 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 VZW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

EF57 VZW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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