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EF57 XDB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,864 mi
Last recorded127,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XDB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,295 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,376 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 9 Dec 2014 49,682 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,027 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,922 miles

1.Both front pads 40%,may not last next service 2.Both rear pads 40%,may not last next service 3.Both rear tyres 2.mm,minimum 1.6mm .

Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,922 miles

1.Both front pads 40%,may not last next service 2.Both rear pads 40%,may not last next service 3.Both rear tyres 2.mm,minimum 1.6mm .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XDB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDB, 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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EF57 XDB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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