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EK57 VFP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,163 mi
Last recorded112,163 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has insufficient reserve

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,073 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,038 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

both rear tyres getting close to mot limits in places

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,634 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 86,634 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,304 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,992 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 34,961 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,390 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,070 miles

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre has a nail on inner tread (unrepariable)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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EK57 VFP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK57 VFP, 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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EK57 VFP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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