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FE57 XSM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,141 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,937 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,717 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,717 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing probably under seat base (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,435 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,420 miles

both nearside alloy wheels dented on inner rim

Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

both front tyres inner/outer edge on tyre excessive worn/bold

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 30,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 23,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,853 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)

both front tyres slightly worn 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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FE57 XSM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE57 XSM, 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

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What year was FE57 XSM registered?

FE57 XSM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FE57 XSM safe to buy?

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