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EF57 XUO

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,734 mi
Last recorded111,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 103,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 102,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,976 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,636 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 68,636 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,581 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 61,581 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,042 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 XUO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF57 XUO?

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What year was EF57 XUO registered?

EF57 XUO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is EF57 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 XUO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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