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FE57 XTB

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,703 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,716 miles

both front brake discs starting to lip

both rear tyres wearing low

hand brake has limited reserve travel

oil residue lower engine

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,549 miles

Front brake flexible's deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front brake flexible's deteriorated

Nearside Front indicator pale

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,220 miles

both front brake flexible hoses perished

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shouler

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,785 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shouler

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,812 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre thread getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,109 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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FE57 XTB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 FE57 XTB, 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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FE57 XTB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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