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EJ57 FZT

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 FZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,102 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2014 76,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,819 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,643 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 48,330 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,680 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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EJ57 FZT 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ57 FZT, 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 EJ57 FZT registered?

EJ57 FZT is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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