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FX57 XCM

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 XCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 123,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 122,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,326 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 117,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,021 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,021 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in tyre n/s/f ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,934 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 76,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,960 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,024 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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FX57 XCM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX57 XCM, 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 FX57 XCM registered?

FX57 XCM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is FX57 XCM safe to buy?

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