2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · EF57 FVE
2007 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 176,206 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EF57 FVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 176,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF57 FVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 116 (EF57 FVE) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
EF57 FVE Mileage History
- 23/04/2022153,262 mi
- 24/04/2023166,135 mi+12,873 mi
- 27/04/2023166,163 mi+28 mi
- 26/04/2024176,206 mi+10,043 mi
- 26/04/2024176,206 mi
Average of roughly 11,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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